23 May
World
Discover thousands of fun and interesting facts about the world we live in – geography, famous landmarks and the oceans and seas.
22 May
16 Happy Facts About Hampshire
Hampshire is one of England’s most gorgeous unsung settlements. While it is home to hundreds of thousands of people, this historic and fascinating county is also likely to pull in tourists year in, year out. There are plenty of big attractions in the local towns and cities which are likely to appeal to people all …
21 May
12 Captivating Facts About The Cutty Sark
Ahoy there, fact finders – have you ever heard of the Cutty Sark? Perhaps one of the most iconic British vessels of all time, this 19th-century boat was a tea clipper – and to this day, visitors can still take a look around the amazingly preserved ship at its harborside location. But what is it …
20 May
11 Tremendous Facts about Times Square
Times Square is likely to be one of the most iconic locations in the whole of New York City, if not the entire state! Known to many as the ‘crossroads of the world’, it’s a popular location for businesses as well as for revellers, particularly given the fact that there are big New Year’s Eve …
19 May
16 Amazing Facts about Aruba
Looking to boost your knowledge of the Caribbean and improve your chances at the next pub quiz? Why not start with these 20 fun facts about Aruba! 1. Where is Aruba, anyway? Situated on the American continent, Aruba is an island in the Southern Caribbean Sea, 18 miles (29 kilometres) north of the coast of …
18 May
17 Dynamic Facts about Dominican Republic
Want to learn a little more about the countries of the Caribbean? Take a look at these 17 fun facts about The Dominican Republic! 1. Where is the Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic is a large, mountainous country in the Caribbean Sea. It shares a single border with Haiti to the west. It also has a coastline along the Caribbean Sea …
15 May
13 Lovely Facts about Luanda
Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these fun facts about Luanda! 1. Where is Luanda? Luanda is the capital city of Angola. 2. Here’s how to pronounce the name. Wondering how to say the name of this wonderful city? It’s pronounced Loo-an-dah. 3. It’s …
14 May
22 Lovely Facts About Lesotho
Looking to boost your knowledge of the big wide world? Why not start with these culturally inspiring facts about Lesotho! 1. Lesotho wasn’t its original name! Originally named Basutoland, this country was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. 2. Landlocked and lovely! A small and beautiful mountainous country, Lesotho is an enclaved landlocked …
13 May
16 Refreshing Facts About Rwanda
Down towards the eastern reaches of Africa, you’ll find Rwanda – a small but fascinating country that deserves a little more attention! Here are some fun facts about Rwanda to help clue you in on a little more about the nations of the world. 1. Rwanda is pretty much surrounded. Rwanda has neighbouring countries in …
11 May
16 Lovely Facts About Lithuania
Looking to boost your local knowledge before you embark on a new way of life or a holiday of a lifetime? Take a look at these fun facts about Lithuania! 1. Where is Lithuania, anyway? Lithuania is a beautiful country in Eastern Europe. Actually, it’s the southernmost European Baltic state, don’t you know? It is …
10 May
11 Juicy Facts About New Jersey
New Jersey is a coastal US state heading up towards the North East, home to many famous landmarks and buildings that the wider country is otherwise famous for across the world. It backs onto New York, which is why for some outsiders there may often be confusion over the two states! However, there’s lots to …
9 May
16 Magical Facts About Montenegro
Looking to increase your knowledge of the countries of the world and better your chances of being crowned the next pub quiz team winner? Here’s 1some fun facts about Montenegro for you to learn… 1. Where is Montenegro, anyway? Montenegro is a small Balkan country in South East Europe with a coastline along the Adriatic …
8 May
18 Trustworthy Facts About Tokyo
Tokyo is perhaps one of the most unique capital cities on the planet! Home to some of Japan’s most intriguing tourist hotspots, there are plenty of fascinating facts to uncover here. Why not read on and learn these fun facts about Tokyo before you take a trip out East? 1. It’s only been called Tokyo …
4 May
10 Fun Facts About Hong Kong
Ever been to Hong Kong before? Is it a city, a country, or something else entirely? Regardless of the specifics, this wonderful part of the world is always ripe for exploring. Here are some fun facts about Hong Kong to help tune you in with what’s going on out east. 1. The skyline is unique …
3 May