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Piranha
19 Apr

11 Pernicious Facts About Piranhas

No one likes the idea of piranhas. We all tend to imagine big fish with even bigger teeth and a taste for human flesh! As it happens, piranhas are not so easily categorized. In fact, this fascinating fish has quite a story to tell! Here are some fun facts about piranhas. 1. They are freshwater …
Lincolnshire
17 Apr

12 Lively Facts About Lincolnshire

Famous for its coastline, its sausages, and even its windmills, Lincolnshire is a lovely English county that courts holidaymakers and vacationers from abroad every year. As you can imagine, it’s packed full of quaint English charm – but there’s more to Lincs than you might be expecting! Let’s take a look at some fun facts …
Beekeeping
12 Apr

32 Bodacious Facts About Beekeeping

For many of us, honey is a luxury we simply don’t want to live without. Its incredible, sweet taste, health benefits, and versatile use all make it an indispensable ingredient in our homes. And, of course, the only way to get said honey is by relying on skilled and ethical beekeepers. Beekeeping is a profession …
Sundarbans
10 Apr

26 Super Facts About The Sundarbans

The Sundarbans is a magnificent forest, the likes of which you probably haven’t seen before – but, more importantly, it’s the main habitat of one of the planet’s most endangered and threatened species. That makes it an area of significant natural importance, as well as beauty. And, to help you on your quest to learn …
Apple
8 Apr

24 Absolute Facts About Apple

Apple is easily one of the most famous companies in the world. This huge corporation is known for inventing some of the most useful and used technology products that many of you are probably using right now. After all, most of us have at least one Apple product, and usually more! We can all recognise …
Spider-Man
3 Apr

8 Sensational Facts About Spider-Man

This arachnid-transformed teen is one of the most famous superheroes in history. What teenager hasn’t dreamt of having Spidey’s powers? Spider-Man has crossed time and space, fighting some of the most formidable bad guys and teaming up with some surprising teammates since August 1962. Here are some more super fun facts about Spider-Man. 1. Spider-Man …
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1 Apr

9 Affordable Facts About Amazon

Amazon has steered something of a home shopping revolution. Who in the US or UK hasn’t used Amazon at some point in the past decade? What grew from a simple online bookstore is now a multi-billion enterprise offering entertainment, next-day delivery, and more. However, the company’s also had a few reputational hiccups over the years. …
One Piece
30 Mar

25 Adventurous Facts About One Piece

Whether you’re a fan of high-seas adventuring, manga, anime, or all three, there’s a really good chance you’ve heard of One Piece. This long-running Japanese manga and animation has been a part of pop culture since the late 90s, and it’s gained a huge following in the West as well as the East. It’s well-known …
Grammy Awards
28 Mar

27 Great Facts About The Grammys

Every year, many of us music fans are completely invested in the Grammys. These prestigious awards celebrate the music that moves us and the artists that make it. So, it’s only natural that they mean so much to us, even if we don’t get to be there in person with our favourite music stars! But …
1910s
26 Mar

17 Ultimate Facts About the 1910s

Following on from a barnstorming decade of transportation and social revolution, the 1910s is a decade that, regrettably, was marred by war. In many ways, it’s hard to talk about the period between 1910-1919 without mentioning World War I, but we won’t be shying away – for the sheer fact that people who lost their …
1920s
22 Mar

37 Ultimate Facts About The 1920s

What do you know about the 1920s? You’re probably familiar with the nicknames ‘Roaring 20s’ and ‘Jazz Age’. The term Jazz Age was popularized by Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, who was best known for his novels portraying the flashiness and sensibility of the 1920s. But did you know that Agatha Christie’s mega-famous creation Hercule Poirot …
1930s
20 Mar

56 Ultimate Facts About The 1930s

The 1930s is a complex decade – marked by war and financial downturn, there were still some positives to be found! However, the decade is probably most famous for the Great Depression, which was triggered by the Wall Street crash in late 1929. It was the longest and most severe economic downturn in modern history …