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The latest facts from Fact City
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On This Day – January 8th
January 8th may not sound like a national day to remember, but there’s plenty of events that unfolded in history on this date – and it’s even National Bubble Bath Day, so why not crack out the suds? Here’s some fun facts and figures about January 8th that may well shock and surprise you…
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Jan
On This Day – January 7th
There’s already been a whole week of the new year, how time flies! From a solar system shattering discovery, to the first international radio distress signal, January 7th has left many marks throughout the course of history. You don’t need to look far, we’ve found the most interesting facts about January 7th.
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Jan
12 Speedy Facts about Historic Route 66
This historic US highway was built to link Chicago in the east to California in the West. But what do you really know about this stretch of iconic tarmac? Here’s 12 fun facts about Route 66 worth learning: 1. It’s been around for nearly 100 years! Route 66 was opened on November 11, 1926, and …
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Jan
On This Day – January 6th
There’s so much to remember about January 6th – where do we begin? It’s one of the most notable days in recent history thanks to the infamous attack on the US Capitol in Washington DC in 2021, but looking further back there’s much to learn. Below are some of the most memorable facts about January …
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Jan
10 Shocking Facts about The Chernobyl Disaster
The Chernobyl disaster was a horrific nuclear power event that led to several deaths and local poisoning that lingers to this day. Many people are aware of the accident thanks to the TV mini-series that aired a few years ago – but it’s always a good idea to learn more about the facts behind the …
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Jan
On This Day – January 5th
The year may have gotten off to a slowish start, but there’s 360 days left to go! Throughout history, January 5th has seen the birth of litreary classics, the raising of some massive monuments – and perhaps more oddly – it’s the one day of the year you can eat all the whipped cream you …
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Jan
14 Regal Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was, and remains to this day, one of the most famous people in the world! All over the world, people know her name, her face, and even a few fun facts about the great lady herself. But, as you can imagine, with such a long life lived and decades of service, there …
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Jan
On This Day – January 4th
Despite Christmas having been and gone, January 4th is always going to be a day to remember! Whether for the first trip to the Moon, a day for eating nothing but spaghetti, or when people first started to groove with four wheels on each foot – here are some of the most exciting reasons to …
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Jan
12 Facts about Chinese New Year (Year of the Rabbit!)
Chinese New Year has become a worldwide celebration that many of us like to follow by eating traditional food and decorating our homes every January and February. But – how much do you actually know about this time of year? Here are ten fun facts about Chinese New Year! 1. It’s the Year of the …
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Jan
On This Day – January 3rd
It’s January 3rd – which means there’s 362 days left in the year! But this isn’t any ordinary day – from the birth of the man who created Middle-Earth to the first time Leonardo Da Vinci tried to fly, there are plenty more fun facts about January 3rd you’ll want to tuck into.
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