World & History

World & history may sound like a broad topic – but that just means there’s an endless amount of articles to get lost in!

Here we have facts from business & religion to world history & travel, with topics about countries to inspire your wanderlust; you’re sure to find countless facts inside to fill your brain!

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Swimming Pool Trivia

Swimming Pool Trivia InfoGraphic

Business & Economy
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that the sun evaporates 13 million gallons of water per hour from all swimming pools in the US?

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Firework Display

A Few Fun Facts About Fireworks

History
Apr 8, 2022

The first firecrackers were chunks of green bamboo, when put with fire it causes the bamboo to make loud cracking sounds.

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The Shocking Disparities of Labor Cost

USA Minimum Wage Around The World

Business & Economy
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that in France, it would take 10 months to earn the U.S. minimum wage?

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Lock Facts

5 Fun Facts About Locks

Business & Economy
Jan 24, 2022

Like many timeless inventions, the oldest locks were developed by the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago.

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Presidents of The United States

46 Unbelievable Facts About Our Presidents

People & Civilizations
May 2, 2021

Although George Washington was the first American millionaire, he had to borrow $1,500 in 1789 to travel for his inauguration.

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Factoring Facts

A Few Facts About Factoring

Business & Economy
Jun 18, 2020

Factoring has been around since the 14th Century and was an integral part of doing business.

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Chilli Hand Grenade

The Chilli Hand Grenade

War & Weapons
Mar 17, 2021

A non-lethal hand grenade full with the world's hottest chili was used by the army to smoke out terrorists.

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Barack Obama facts

11 Barack Obama Facts

People & Civilizations
Apr 10, 2022

In 2006, Barack Obama won a Grammy in the Best Spoken Word category for his readings of his autobiography.

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A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything

A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything

History
Mar 17, 2021

An artist drew Earth's history on 2,100 pages using just paper and pens then compiled it all into a 3 minute video.

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Most Common Pub Name

Most Common Pub Name In the UK

Travel & Tourism
May 11, 2020

Among the most common pub names in the U.K. are Crown, Red Lion, and Royal Oak.

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Money Tree - Wealth Statistics

American Wealth Statistics

Business & Economy
Jun 19, 2020

Less than 5% of the American population is wealthy, while 35% are considered working middle class.

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Phone Fingers

10 Strange And Pointless Inventions

Business & Economy
Jul 29, 2020

ThumbThing is a device that you clip over your thumb so you can read with just one hand.

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