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Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day
11 Mar

On This Day – March 11th

Two global pandemics, public grief for a gangster, and world plumbing day – March 11th has certainly seen some action throughout the years. Find out why below – regardless of whether or not you’re already celebrating!
a volleyball match on the beach
10 Mar

10 Verifiable Facts about Volleyball

Volleyball is a game you can enjoy indoors and outdoors – which means if you’re not a fan of the beach, you can still set up an indoor net and get spiking! However, there’s likely more to this preppy sport than you might imagine. Here are some fun facts about volleyball well worth keeping in …
National Mario Day - March 10th
10 Mar

On This Day – March 10th

March 10th is a day on which we should remember incredible historical events, comforting foods, and Italian plumbers. The latter will make more sense once you read through our most interesting facts about March 10th – so whether or not you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary today, let’s take a look at why it’s a …
facts about Lake Garda
9 Mar

10 Glorious Facts about Lake Garda

Ever fancied taking a trip around some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways? Lake Garda is certainly one of the most gorgeous tourist spots that Italy has to offer! From its crystal clear waters and beautiful shorelines to the stunning surrounding mountains and the sunny weather, it looks like a paradise on Earth! But did you …
1950s Facts
9 Mar

On This Day – March 9th

March 9th is a day for celebrating dolls, meatballs, and Portugal! As odd as that may sound, it’s an important day that ties them all together… so, let’s just dive in and take a look at what kind of an impact March 9th has made on society in years gone by.
interesting facts about the Kalahari Desert
8 Mar

10 Cracking Facts about The Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari Desert is one of the most beautiful and interesting places in the world, which is why people from all over travel to discover the arid but gorgeous region! But how about we try discovering a bit about the area right from home? Here are some fun facts about the Kalahari Desert worth remembering. …
International Women’s Day
8 Mar

On This Day – March 8th

March 8th is a day to appreciate the women in our lives, explore all we can about a special state, and more – whether or not it’s already a special date for you, there are plenty of reasons to mark March 8th. Let’s take a closer look.
Fun facts about the Ottoman Empire
7 Mar

10 Outrageous Facts about The Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire is one of the most famous ruling classes of all human history. The Ottoman Period itself lasted for about 600 years and only ended in the 20th century! Here are some fun facts about the Ottoman Empire to help clue you up on this powerful dynasty. 1. When did the Ottoman Empire …
National Cereal Day
7 Mar

On This Day – March 7th

March 7th completes our first week in March and brings us a lot of history, national holidays, and historic birthdays to celebrate! You may well be welcoming an occasion or two of your own today – but regardless of how you choose to spend it, here are some of the most interesting things about March …
Crucifixion of Jesus
6 Mar

10 Sensational Facts About Sunday

Who doesn’t love a great, lazy Sunday? It’s the perfect day for staying in bed, having a huge breakfast, and enjoying time alone or with our loved ones! But did you also know that it’s a day with a lot of history and interesting facts? Here are 10 fun facts about Sundays! 1. It’s the …
National Oreo Cookie Day
6 Mar

On This Day – March 6th

March 6th brings us closer to spring and the clocks moving us forward – but what’s so special about this particular date? Naturally, millions of us are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries today – but it’s also a big day for sporting history, opera firsts, and global discoveries. Let’s dive deep into what happened on March …
In March 1964 the Ford Mustang was launched
5 Mar

On This Day – March 5th

March 5th may feel like an ordinary work or school day, but the truth is that there’s a lot to celebrate, a lot to remember, and a surprising number of facts to keep in mind! For example, did you know Elvis ‘quit’ the army this day back in 1960? With that thought, here are some …