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The latest facts from Fact City
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Jan
14 Lucky Facts About The Year of The Tiger
Happy New Year! 2022, for those who celebrate the Chinese calendar, is Year of The Tiger – and for millions of people, it’s an occasion that holds a lot of promise! Those born in Tiger years are seen to be quick learners, have high self-esteem, and are considered very strong! A great year to have …
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Jan
12 Facts About The American Civil War
The American Civil War gave birth to the modern United States and wasn’t without its controversies. With that in mind, we’ve put together some important facts about the American Civil War you really need to know about. Here goes… 1. The Union far outweighed the Confederacy. The Union Army numbered in excess of 2,100,000 soldiers, …
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Jan
21 Brilliant Facts About Belarus
Want to learn a little more about the countries of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Belarus! 1. Where is Belarus? Situated in Eastern Europe, Belarus consists of flat lowlands separated by low hills and uplands. Something for everyone! 2. Its name is pretty descriptive. The meaning of Belarus is ‘White …
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Jan
15 Interesting Facts about WW2
Known as the Second Great War, World War II – or WW2 for short – is regarded as one of the most devastating conflicts of the past few centuries. It’s infamous for having started on the back of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party’s rise to power in Germany, their persecution and murder of Jewish …
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Jan
13 Bodacious Facts About Bacteria
Bacteria is just about everywhere – it’s a fact of life that we all have to live with! These microscopic, single-celled life forms can be helpful as well as hindrances to our lives – meaning that while you’ll likely get rid of plenty of nasty bacteria by washing your hands, your body actually needs the …
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Jan
14 Cunning Facts about Catfish
The catfish is a curious beast – hence the name! While the term is popularly used to describe an unscrupulous online dating technique these days, catfish themselves have fascinated marine biologists for decades. With the following fun facts about catfish, you’re about to find out why – so let’s dive in. 1. The cat’s whiskers! …
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Jan
13 Vivid Facts About Vultures
Vultures are sometimes seen as fairly sinister beasts – great, hulking birds that normally stalk desert and rocky areas, largely feeding on dead animals, or carrion – they choose to do this over feasting on live prey, as it happens! However, vultures do sometimes get unfair PR – and with the following fun facts about …
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Jan
15 Stunning Facts About Stingreys
Stingreys – deadly or delightful? These fascinating marine animals really can pack an electric punch – but there’s more to them than just a simple sting in the tail. Here are some fun facts about stingreys that might just help you in a quiz or two… 1. They have famous family members. Stingreys are fish …
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Jan
14 Cool Facts About Cook Islands
Looking to boost your local knowledge of this magical country? Take a look at these fun facts about the Cook Islands! 1. It’s actually an archipelago. The Cook Islands is an archipelago of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean. 2. What are some of the archipelago’s neighbours? It is bordered by American Samoa, Wallis …
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Jan
17 Lovely Facts About Laos
Fancy boosting your knowledge of this truly fascinating country? Take a look at these 17 fun facts about Laos! 1. Laos is pretty unique. Laos is a mountainous, landlocked country in Southeast Asia. In fact, it is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia! 2. Laos has been independent since 1954. Previously under French rule, Laos …
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