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. …

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 …

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 …

On This Day – January 28th

January 28th brings us even closer towards spring, but the month’s still got a few little surprises up its sleeves to share with us just yet. In this guide, we’ll take you through some important historic events – and famous birthdays – to help you mark January 28th properly. It’s more than just another day!

10 Positive Facts about Prince Harry

Prince Harry – the former Duke of Sussex of the British royal family – is a figure most people will know by now! The younger son of the late, and ever-popular, Princess Diana, he’s served in the British military seeing two tours of duty and is an active philanthropist. Here are some fun facts about …

On This Day – January 27th

January 27th pulls us ever-closer to the end of January, and one further step towards the spring – the cold snap will be over soon! It may even be a special day for you or loved ones – but did you know it’s also a fairly important day looking back in history, too? In this …

On This Day – January 26th

January 26th is a day notable for many different historical firsts, and no doubt plenty of you out there are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries! If you’ve headed here to find out who you share your birthday with, or to check up on historic events from years gone by, you’re in for a treat. Keep reading …

On This Day – January 25th

January 25th is an important day for millions of people celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and more – but did you know it’s a highly important date in the Scottish calendar, too? You’ll find out why below – but first, let’s dig into a few interesting things that happened on this day going back years, decades, centuries…

10 Wonderful Facts about Lake Winnipeg

If you like boat races, fishing, swimming, and birdwatching, then you will probably love Lake Winnipeg! This famous freshwater lake remains a popular area for tourists to flock to from all over the world, and with good reason! This famous body of water has a lot to give, but how much do you actually know …

On This Day – January 24th

January 24th is likely to be a special day indeed for millions of you – but why else should we be marking the occasion worldwide? It’s a notable day for Apple fans, and if you’re a big fan of laughing till you cry – you’re in for a treat. Let’s take a look at some …

10 Brilliant Nutrition Facts About Butter

Spreadable, tasty and versatile, butter is an asset to any sandwich, slice of toast, or the baking of a cake. It’s a fridge staple (or, do you keep yours out of the cold?). How butter is made is also pretty fascinating – and right now, we’ll take you through some fun facts about butter that …

On This Day – January 23rd

It’s January 23rd – and while it may seem like “just another day” to a lot of people, there is a great deal to give thanks for today! Let’s dive into why you may want to remember 23rd January, whether you are already celebrating it for a private reason or not!

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