24 Eye-opening Facts About The British Empire

British Empire, a comprehensive system of servitudes that over some three centuries was brought under the sovereignty of the crown of Great Britain. The policy of recognizing significant degrees of self-government by dependencies led to the development of the notion of a ‘British Commonwealth’ by the 20th century. Several British colonies that became independent joined …

14 Fun Facts About Fiji

Looking to increase your countries of the world knowledge and better your chances in the pub quiz? Why not start off with these 14 fun facts about Fiji! 1. Fiji’s more than one island – there are hundreds! The Fiji Islands comprise 333 islands in the South Pacific – who knew? 2. Fiji is sparse …

13 Colourful Facts About Coral Reefs

If you’ve never swum deep into the oceans before, you may not have come across gorgeous coral reefs. These natural ‘sea forests’ are hugely important to the lives of millions of aquatic life swimming in and out of their various nooks and crannies. Sadly, they are under threat now more so than ever before. Here …