13 Nov
Society
10 Nov
11 Fast Facts about the Jet Engine
The jet engine is perhaps one of the most important inventions of all time – it’s helped millions of us get to and from all kinds of destinations all over the planet! We’ve come a long way from the Wright Brothers’ flight to aerospace engineering in a very short space of time, too. If you’re …
12 Oct
12 Fascinating Facts about the Mobile Phone
Most of us have mobile phones – they have become essential tools in our everyday lives. In fact, the chances are that you are even reading this article on your mobile phone! But how much do you actually know about your gadget? Here are some fun facts about the mobile phone that may just blow …
5 Oct
12 Giveaway Facts about Taxation
Taxes – we all have to pay them, and unfortunately, they really do make the world go round. You will pay tax on just about everything – even if you don’t realise it. People in the UK will pay VAT automatically on goods bought in shops, for example – but in the US, this is …
13 Sep
11 Fine Facts about Fibre Optics
Fibre optics have been around for longer than you might think – but we all rely on them to help keep the web running, and to ensure we can still enjoy our favourite movies and TV shows at home. But what exactly are fibre optics, and how do they work? Even if you know a …
28 Aug
23 Private Facts about VPNs
Just how private is your internet browsing? Maybe not as private as you think! When it comes to true anonymity on the web, you may well find it difficult to keep things such as your browsing history secret. That’s why, in many cases, people flock towards VPNs, programs which will help them to keep their …
2 Aug
8 Verifiable Facts about VHF
In a world where radio seems to be becoming increasingly obsolete, fewer and fewer of us can actually remember or even know what certain terms mean! One of the terms that seem to be frequently used yet remains a mystery to many of us is “VHF”. As rare as it may seem, VHF is still …
23 Jul
11 Awesome Facts About Apples
Apples are usually the first word from the alphabet we learn, some of the first fruits we come to love, and remain staples in our kitchens – but, how much do you actually know about these sweet fruits? Here are ten fun facts about apples! 1. A sugary treat. If you’re in the mood for …
3 Jul
12 Pleasing Facts about Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a yearly celebration and tradition in the Christian calendar and is likely to be one of the most important for orthodox Christians year on year. But how much do you actually know about the celebration? What actually takes place on this day of worship, and how has it changed over the years? …
2 Jul
14 Nutrition Facts About Ham
Many of us love tucking into a nice slice or two of ham, but how much do we really know about one of our favourite foods? It’s time to take closer look at the nutrition facts for ham! 1. More liquid than meat? Ham is typically 53% water! 2. It’s great for energy and strength. …
26 Jun
10 Yummy Facts about Yoghurt
While you may not think much about yoghurt, it actually is a pretty fascinating treat! Most of us have had yoghurts in our diets since we were children, and still turn to it today. It is common as a breakfast item, a dessert, a snack, and even a diet food. But what do we really …
20 Jun
12 Sensational Facts about Super Yachts
We’ve all seen the photos of these marine beauties – enormous boats owned or chartered by the mega rich floating on turquoise waters all across the globe! It takes something special to take a simple boat to super yacht status, and these opulent floating dreams are one of the ultimate displays of wealth and luxury. …
13 Jun
10 Off-the-Wall Facts about Origami
Origami is an art form based on the calculated folding of paper into various shapes. Only bound by the limits of imagination, basic origami creations can be as simple as a butterfly, or as complex as an army of warriors! Let’s take a look at why this ancient skill is still popular today, and learn …
11 Jun
10 Interesting Facts about 5G Network
If you own a smartphone or tablet, there’s a good chance you’re already acquainted with the 5G network! Standing for the ‘5th generation’ in network connectivity, 5G has already broken records worldwide in terms of speed and capability. While it may not be available everywhere just yet, 5G is already making a huge difference to …
8 Jun