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The latest facts from Fact City
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Jan
On This Day – January 21st
We’re past the midpoint of the month now – which means we’re edging closer to February! It’s January 21st, and there are plenty of interesting facts to take away from today – so let’s dig into some historical points of interest and find out why it’s such an iconic date on the calendar.
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On This Day – January 20th
What can we say about January 20th? It’s a pivotal day in history for cinematic entertainment, for civil rights recognition, and for… cheese? It’s all true – keep reading for the full lowdown on what happened on January 20th back in history, and why it’s a day worth remembering.
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Jan
13 Awesome Facts about Ashgabat
Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Ashgabat! 1. Where is Ashgabat? Ashgabat is the capital city of Turkmenistan. 2. Here’s how to say it. Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Aash-gah-bat. 3. Size matters! …
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Jan
On This Day – January 19th
January 19th is no ordinary date to just gloss over! A lot has happened on this fateful day throughout history – it’s an important landmark for computing, royal history, and for setting world records. If you’re celebrating an occasion today, here’s what you need to know about January 19th.
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Jan
9 Corrupting Facts about Computer Viruses
Computer viruses affect us all in one way or another in the modern age – and, for many of us, dealing with them is a daily issue! But where do computer viruses come from, who created them, and what can we do to deal with them? Is there any end to the constant wave of …
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Jan
On This Day – January 18th
January 18th – whether it’s important to you or not, it’s a date that’s linked to all kinds of important historical events. It’s well known in medical fields, civil rights, politics, and even in aviation. Why? Let’s find out below with some fun facts about January 18th.
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Jan
10 Knowledgable Facts about Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was one of a handful of people considered icons of the 20th century. A political prisoner, Mandela became the face of oppressed people during South Africa’s apartheid. For many, he was a savior, and no one can deny that his work changed the way South Africa is run for the better, hopefully forever. …
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Jan
On This Day – January 17th
Unless it’s your birthday or an anniversary of something dear to you, January 17th may feel like just another ordinary day. But for many throughout history, it’s been eventful, to say the least! It’s famous for scandals, military defeats, and hot-buttered rum. No, really! Here are some of the most important things to have ever …
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Jan
12 Mighty facts about Minnesota
The absolute gorgeous scenery surrounding Minnesota state has to be seen to be believed. It’s known as the ‘land of 10,000 lakes’ for a reason – it’s absolutely full of wonderful waterways and walks! This historically rich state is well known for its farming, its wildlife and its European heritage. Let’s take a look at …
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Jan
On This Day – January 16th
From rising empires to scientific discoveries, January 16th has proven to be a pretty interesting date throughout history! While there’s likely millions of important events that have unfolded across the decades and centuries on this date, we’ve crammed in as much as we can into a bite-sized fact file to help clue you in. Here’s …
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