12 Sep
Society
9 Sep
17 Perfect Facts About Pizza
Pizza is a delicious dish made of bread, tomato, cheese and more. While it originated in Italy, there are many, many different localisations on the classic! Here’s a thick-crust stack of fun pizza facts to whet your appetite. 1. Pizza is amazingly popular. It’s thought that we buy and consume more than five billion pizzas, …
7 Sep
19 Tasty Facts About Chocolate
Chocolate is a delicious treat that’s always nice to nibble at once in a while. But how much do you actually know about this sweet sensation? Let’s take a look at some tasty facts and figures about chocolate and its production. 1. Chocolate might help you relax. It’s true – chocolate can help to release …
5 Sep
30 Heavenly Facts About The Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is the first sophisticated optical observatory placed into orbit around Earth. It’s entirely above the atmosphere and receives images of much greater brightness, clarity, and detail than ground-based telescopes with comparable optics. Far above the clouds, light pollution, and atmospheric distortions, Hubble has a crystal-clear view of the universe. Scientists …
5 Sep
10 Nutty Facts About Almonds
There’s so many diet trends out there that it can be hard to know which way to look. What do we do? We blow your mind with stunning facts, that’s what… Here’s some fantastic nutrition facts about almonds! 1. Almonds grow under very specific conditions. Almonds are only grown when it’s hot in the summer…and …
4 Sep
12 Deep Fried Facts About KFC
KFC, or Kentucky Fried Chicken, is one of the biggest fast food brands on the planet. Since the 1950s, the American chain has been a familiar sight not only across the US, but over into Europe and beyond. Here are some finger-licking facts and figures about Colonel Sanders’ brand that might just surprise you. 1. …
3 Sep
14 Gripping Facts About GPS
Do you ever stop and think how amazing it is that your mobile phone can tell you exactly where you are in the world? You will after you’ve read these 14 fun facts about GPS… 1. What does GPS even mean? GPS is an acronym and stands for Global Positioning System. However, some people say …
3 Sep
15 Wild Facts About Water Skiing
Have you ever been water skiing before? Many people will tell you it’s the most fun you can have hanging off a boat – you’ll never know if you like it until you try it! Here are some intriguing facts about the water sport to entice you to give it a go. 1. Water skiing …
29 Aug
13 Spectacular Facts About Skiing
Ever been skiing before? It’s likely to be some of the best fun you can have with snow – short of building snowmen, we’d wager! However, skiing remains a massively exhilarating and exciting pursuit. It can take some time for you to learn how to master the sticks and skis, however, once you hit the …
28 Aug
15 Terrific Facts About Time
Time is said to be a human-made construct. That’s certainly true, as animals don’t have any real way of being able to tell whether its three in the morning or five in the afternoon! While everyone else in the animal kingdom knows to sleep when it’s dark and to rise when it’s light, human beings …
28 Aug
14 Seriously Energetic Facts About Cycling
Get on your bikes and ride – as Freddie Mercury once sang! What is it about cycling that makes it so popular with exercise enthusiasts? The fact is the humble bicycle and the sport of cycling has come a long way over the decades. While we may no longer be riding penny farthings, cycling remains …
19 Aug
13 Healthy Facts About The Mediterranean Diet
It’s long been touted as one of the healthiest parts of the world, but why? Well, the secret lies in the local, highly acclaimed Mediterranean diet, so isn’t it about time you took a closer look at exactly why it’s so special? Here’s all the facts you need to know to get started… 1. It’s a …
17 Aug
12 Terrific Facts About Tesla
Tesla is nothing short of a phenomenon. Just when everyone thought the electric car was gone for good, entrepreneur Elon Musk went ahead and brought the concept back from the dead – in a massive way! Founded in 2003, the brand is now known for offering some of the most appealing EVs on the planet. …
17 Aug
10 Magical Facts About Mushroom Nutrition
Mushrooms are part of the fungi family and are a low calorie, high fibre food choice that can be enjoyed as part of many healthy dishes. Here are 11 interesting facts about mushrooms nutrition to help clue you in… 1. Mushrooms are really good for you! Mushrooms contain B vitamins such as folate riboflavin, thiamine …
16 Aug