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On This Day – February 1st
February 1st may just seem like any other day, but it’s proven to be very eventful throughout history! It’s the start of a new month, full of promise – and if you’re not celebrating a birthday or anniversary today, there are plenty of other ways to mark this occasion. Here are some of the most …
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15 Brilliant Facts About Badgers
Who doesn’t love badgers? These snuffling, exceptionally British beasts are icons of the European countryside. However, to many people, they’re quite misunderstood. Let’s take a look at a few fun facts about badgers to help clue you in on these marvellous mammals. 1. What are badgers, anyway? Found in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, …
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15 Surprising Facts About Learning
The human ability to receive, process, and memorize information is quite extraordinary. It is a fascinating subject worth knowing more about. So, let’s see 15 surprising facts about learning. 1. Our brains get easily bored Sometimes, learners start to doze off and lose their focus while learning. Well, it is not completely their fault. Our …
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Jan
10 High-Flying Facts about Air Force One
Did you know that the US President can fly? Not with wings of his own, of course – but via his own personal aircraft. Air Force One refers to transport that’s equipped to dispatch the US President anytime, anywhere – such is the life of a world-stage diplomat! Here are some fun facts about Air …
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9 Surprising Facts about School Life
Each of us had a day when we returned from school, threw our backpacks at the door, and said: “I hate school. I will not go there again.” There may be completely different reasons for this. Someone could quarrel with their best friend, and of course, this always seems like a tragedy to us, because …
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On This Day – January 31st
That’s a wrap for January! You made it through a whole month of the New Year, but the fun isn’t over yet. From an infamous train robbery to the very first winter Olympics, read on to learn about all the fun we’ve had on January 31st – and mark some historical events along the way.
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On This Day – January 30th
We’re heading closer towards the end of January now – but as it happens, there’s still lots more to learn about today. Whether you’re celebrating a landmark birthday or anniversary, there are a few extra reasons why January 30th is such an important day for so many people. Let’s dive into why that’s the case!
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On This Day – January 29th
It likely doesn’t seem long since the year started, but we’re heading straight into February shortly with very little warning! It’s January 29th, which while it may not seem like a special day in itself (unless it’s your birthday or it holds a place in your heart), still holds plenty of historical moments worth remembering. …
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Jan
12 Special Facts about Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada is known as being one of the United States’ most extensive mountain ranges, as it trails along the eastern edge of California. The mountains are made mainly from the granite of volcanic lava, and the area contains all kinds of canyons, lakes, waterfalls, and more! Millions of people scurry here every year …
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Jan
9 Nifty Facts about New South Wales
With a population of roughly 8,172,500, New South Wales is home to almost a third of Australians cross-country. This south-eastern state is the oldest state in Australia, and is home to six of Australia’s world heritage sites such as the Blue Mountains! But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves – here are some more fun …
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