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Discover thousands of fun and interesting facts about the world we live in – geography, famous landmarks and the oceans and seas.

Fun facts about the Peak District
6 Dec

24 Precious Facts About The Peak District

If you ever get the chance to explore some of England’s incredible countryside, a trip to the Peak District should absolutely be on your list of things to do first. This incredible national park is home to some seriously hilly climbs and green pastures – and there’s a reason why millions of us flock to …
fun Toronto Facts
7 Nov

28 Top Facts About Toronto

Canada is referred to as the Great White North for a reason – it’s absolutely massive, and many of its cities are pretty chilly across the year! One of the region’s most notable cities, Toronto, is found in the southeast of the country, and is the capital of Ontario. While it might not be the …
Facts about Snowdonia National Park
31 Oct

24 Interesting Facts About Snowdonia

If you’ve ever fancied taking a holiday in Wales before, there’s a good chance you might have considered visiting Snowdonia National Park, home to some of the most beautiful and invigorating walks across the whole of the country! Also known as Eryri, this majestic corner of the UK is home to the staggering Mount Snowdon …
interesting facts about Paris
21 Oct

17 Fun Facts About Paris

Paris is of course France’s capital city. It is said to be the city of love, is brimming with famous historic sights and is home to the very best of French haute-cuisine. If you’re considering a trip here, you’ll enjoy these 17 fun facts about Paris that you might not have known! 1. London to …
interesting facts about Pyramids
9 Oct

26 Interesting Facts About The Pyramids

Pyramids are truly amazing. They date back for thousands of years, and they’ve served all kinds of intriguing purposes – though largely for honoring the dead, as you’ll soon discover! Most famously, the pyramids of Giza were once used to help mark the passing of Egypt and Nubia’s rulers and pharaoahs during ancient times. And …
Interesting facts about Guyana
2 Oct

31 Great Facts About Guyana

Small but mighty, Guyana is a diverse nation you’ll find tucked away at the very top of South America. Although tiny compared to some of its enormous neighbors, Guyana is a nation that’s absolutely bursting with fascinating facts and curious cultural talking points. Whether you’re planning to tour South America, want to know more about …
England Facts
7 Sep

42 Funny Facts About The UK

The United Kingdom, sometimes referred to as Great Britain (or is it? – more on that below), generally includes the separate nations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Well – it doesn’t include Northern Ireland if you’re calling it Britain, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves! It is one of the most influential …
houses of parliament facts
3 Sep

31 Fun Facts About The Houses of Parliament

When it comes to lawmaking and some of the most important societal matters affecting the UK, you can always look toward the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament are where the main representatives of the British government sit. It is here that laws are discussed, changed, and made, and MPs debate matters that affect …
Facts about Lancashire
28 Aug

33 Lovely Facts About Lancashire

Lancashire is easily one of the UK’s most varied and interesting counties. You’ve got coast, city, and countryside attractions here – and it’s often rivaled by Yorkshire. Did you know that both regions refer to themselves as “God’s Own Country”? Whether you’ve been to Lancashire before or have only ever eaten a little bit of …
Windsor Castle
18 Aug

26 Wonderful Facts About Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is, of course, one of the most iconic royal landmarks in the UK. In fact, it remains an official residence of the British Royal Family. I’ve been a couple of times myself – if you’re really into your British heritage, it’s everything you want from a day trip. Plus, Legoland being close by …
facts about the royal family
11 Aug

26 Regal Facts About The Royal Family

The British Royal Family seems to court fascination from people all over the world! After all, it’s one of the longest-serving royal dynasties – and through decades and centuries past, this family has endured some pretty big challenges – and societal changes. Ancient royal history tends to be pretty grim and gory in places – …
interesting facts about Nigeria
5 Aug

30 Newsworthy Facts About Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most culturally fascinating countries in the world! Known for being vibrant and full of hard-working people, it’s a nation that’s always fascinated me. And, in my search for facts and figures about the nation, I soon found that there is so much to learn about this West African country! From …
West Virginia
20 Jun

11 Wild Facts About West Virginia

When we think about West Virginia, some of us think of Country Roads taking us home! Others think about the state’s fascinating history, and most, if not all of us, think about its stunning views! But how much do you know about this state? Here are some fun facts about West Virginia. 1. It’s the …
US Senate
17 Jun

26 Sensible Facts About the US Senate

Who keeps the US running? Half of the time, it’s the US Senate, an elected body that makes up an important chunk of the American government. It is the Senate that helps to protect and ensure the democracy of the country. The Senate has been around for centuries – without it, arguably, the country wouldn’t …
Canberra, Australia
14 Jun

27 Central Facts About Canberra

Canberra may not ring a bell for everyone, but it is one of the most important cities in the world! Believe it or not, Canberra is the capital city of Australia! While many of us tend to assume that Sydney or Melbourne is the country’s capital city, we’d be sorely mistaken. Yet, how much do …
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