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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 …
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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 …
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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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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Mar
36 Ultimate Facts About the 1940s
The 1940s were mostly marked with war and suffering but luckily there was light at the end of the tunnel in the form of heroism and endurance. Even though these years were dominated by World War II, many other happenings left a significant trace on this decade of transformation. Technology advancements, rhythm and blues music, …
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