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The latest facts from Fact City
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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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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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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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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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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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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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9 Uncensored Facts about the CIA
We have all seen depictions of the CIA in films, books, and TV shows. And, let’s face it, we’ve all heard conspiracy theories about the organization, too! And, with an organization cloaked in so much mystery, it’s no wonder that so many of us are curious to know more! With that in mind, here are …
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Jan
On This Day – January 15th
January 15th is a special day for millions of birthday celebrators all over the world – but did you know it’s also a huge day for Super Bowl fans, and for those who use Wikipedia daily? Here are some fun facts about January 15th that might just surprise you all the same.
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On This Day – January 14th
January 14th isn’t just any other day at the start of the year. It’s well-known for helping to give birth to the UN, is a big date for Elvis fans, and it’s also one of the best days of the year to really flex those grey muscles up top. Here are some fun facts about …
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Jan
On This Day – January 13th
Believe it or not, January 13th is no ordinary day, and we have the history to prove it! It’s a day notable for radio firsts, major space missions, and rubber duckies. Yes, you read that correctly. Here are some of the most eventful things to ever happen on January 13th, as well as a handful …
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