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The latest facts from Fact City
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12 Diverse Facts about Notre Dame
Notre Dame Cathedral, located in the heart of Paris, is one of the most iconic and beloved landmarks in the world. With its stunning Gothic architecture, rich history, and cultural significance, Notre Dame has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of people for centuries. Let’s explore the wonders of this beautiful and historic cathedral …
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10 Nifty Facts about The NFL
It’s pretty safe to say that football is probably the US’ favourite sport. After all, look at how many people nationwide celebrate the Super Bowl each year! The NFL, or National Football League, is the hub of all the most exciting gridiron action across the states. But how much do you really know about how …
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On This Day – March 19th
March 19th has had its fair share of historical events! Read on to learn more about the first bank robbery in US history, the largest omelet ever, and how you can start seeing flowers from space! If it’s your birthday today, too, many happy returns!
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10 Magical Facts about Montserrat
Montserrat is a truly beautiful island you’ll find out in the West Indies, though the United Kingdom actually holds ownership of the state! This territory is an off-shore beauty that many people refer to as the Caribbean’s Emerald Isle. How much do you know about this gorgeous offshore paradise? Let’s take a look at some …
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On This Day – March 18th
The first public bus service, the greatest show on Earth, and a historic robbery, are just a few of the reasons March 18th has gone down in history! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or are simply recovering from the mother of all St Patrick’s hangovers, here’s a ton of great facts about March 18th.
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On This Day – March 17th
It’s St Patrick’s Day! What’s more, on March 17th, we saw an artist earn his place in history, a scientific paper that changed our understanding of light, and countless celebrations of Irish culture! Here’s everything else you need to know about March 17th – whether you’re already marking the occasion or not!
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11 Brilliant Facts about Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is one of the most historically interesting countries in Africa – it’s well-known for its gold reserves and its links to France. But how much do you really know about this West African country? Here are 11 fun facts about Burkina Faso! 1. Location, location, location… Burkina Faso is completely landlocked, and you’ll …
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10 Great Facts About Gabon
Gabon is one of the absolute richest countries in Africa! It’s a major producer of oil, and it’s also well-known for its amazing array of wildlife. It’s got links to France as a former colony, but as a nation, it’s more than struck out on its own over the years. Let’s look closer at some …
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On This Day – March 16th
A ground-breaking newspaper, shoes making the news and the Geneva Convention are just three of a variety of things we look back on today! Keep reading to find out why March 16th has been so important throughout history – and happy birthday, too, if you’re celebrating!
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Mar
10 Spectacular Facts About Swaziland
Swaziland is known for being one of the smallest countries in Africa and for having a very rich and fascinating history. So fascinating, in fact, that the country isn’t even named Swaziland anymore! But what has Swaziland become, where is it, and what is the country like now? Let’s look at some of the most …
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