World & History

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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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Funny Laws in the UK

Top Ten Most Crazy Laws In The UK

Crime & Law
Mar 17, 2021

In York it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a crossbow upon seeing one, except for on Sundays.

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History of Lidl

11 Fast Facts About The History Of Lidl

Business & Economy
Mar 17, 2021

Lidl was first founded in Germany as a grocery wholesaler back in the 1930s by a member of the Schwarz family.

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3 chicks dancing with a disco ball hanging from the ceiling

National Dance Like A Chicken Day | May 14

Holidays & Events
Apr 8, 2022

#DanceLikeAChickenDay falls on May 14th every year. It's an exceptional day because, let's face it, who doesn't like to dance?

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National Pigs in A Blanket Day

National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day | April 24

Holidays & Events
Apr 8, 2022

In the United Kingdom, pigs in blankets are small sausages, or chipolatas wrapped up in bacon.

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380 Caliber Handgun

Woman Gets Shot In Head, Then Makes A Tea!

Crime & Law
Mar 17, 2021

After a woman was shot in the head, she had made herself some tea and offered the police officer something to drink.

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Sniffer Rats

Sniffer-Rats To Detect Landmines

War & Weapons
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that a wildlife park in Cornwall, United Kingdom actually taught a rat how to sniff out landmines?

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High Street - Most Common Road Name In UK

The Most Common Street Names In The UK

Travel & Tourism
Dec 12, 2022

High Street, Station Road, and Main Street are among the U.K.'s most popular street names.

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Facts About B&Q

A Brief History Of B&Q

Business & Economy
Mar 17, 2021

The very first B&Q homeware store was opened in Southampton in 1969 by Richard Block and David Quayle.

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Hoodie Hoo Day

What Is Hoodie-Hoo Day? – February 20

Holidays & Events
Apr 8, 2022

What is Hoodie-Hoo Day? Well, it's a special day that falls on 20th February every year and it is celebrated in a strange way!

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Prit Stick Glue

The History Of Pritt Stick Glue

Art & Design
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that the Pritt Stick was invented in 1969 by a group of Germans who ran a company called Henkel?

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Tesco Sign

The History Of Tesco

Business & Economy
Mar 17, 2021

Tesco was founded by Jack Cohen in 1919. He sold groceries from a small East End London stall.

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Light Bulb

Thomas Edison Wasn’t So Bright After All

People & Civilizations
Mar 17, 2021

Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb. The light bulb actually goes all the way back to 1806.

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