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We uncover fascinating facts from around the world, transforming them into unbiased insights that resonate with readers in the UK.

Whether it’s exploring the wonders of Mt. Fuji, discovering international dishes that suit the British palate, or uncovering surprising connections between world history and British culture, our facts make learning engaging and effortless. Perfect for satisfying curiosity, tackling schoolwork, or planning your next adventure.

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Åland Islands
5 Mar

20 Astounding Facts About the Åland Islands

If you’ve ever wandered around the Scandinavian coast before, there’s a chance you’ve spotted a few islands and archipelagos around. But, have you ever explored them before? One of the most interesting collections of islands makes up the Åland Islands archipelago – which you’ll find between Finland and Sweden if you’re touring the area. If …
Stack of pancakes
28 Feb

21 Flippin’ Great Facts About Shrove Tuesday

It’s Shrove Tuesday again! Which, for most of us up and down the UK, probably means it’s time to flip a few pancakes! Yes – over the years, the religious holiday of Shrove Tuesday has evolved into the pinnacle of British feasting – Pancake Day! However, there’s tons of history behind one of the most …
AI
26 Feb

17 Astonishing Facts About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

It’s pretty likely you’ve heard about how artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to sweep into our everyday lives. From home assistance to job support, the rise of the robots is truly happening – and AI is certainly making things a lot more convenient from all kinds of perspectives. That said, AI certainly isn’t without its …
Kimetsu No Yaiba
21 Feb

20 Dynamic Facts About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba

If you’re deeply into manga and anime, you’ll probably already know that there are thousands upon thousands of different stories, characters, and lores out there. But, have you ever tried reading or watching Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is a hugely popular series of graphic novels and animated episodes and …
Coloured contact lenses
17 Feb

3 Careful Facts About Coloured Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are very popular eye care products across Europe. According to a recent report by the European association of the contact lens and lens care industry, EuromContact, nearly 7% of the population aged 15 to 64 use contacts. In the UK, similar studies suggest over four million Brits regularly use contact lenses, too. Among …
Naruto
12 Feb

22 Neat Facts About Naruto

If you’ve spent any time reading some of the most popular manga to have been released in the past 25 to 30 years, there’s a good chance you might be familiar with the wonderful world of Naruto. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, the popular series, which was adapted into an anime, follows the adventures of Naruto …
Rengoku
6 Feb

22 Appealing Facts About Anime

If you’ve never heard of anime before – where have you been?! To those of us in the UK and elsewhere in the West, anime refers to animation that’s produced in Japan – but in Japan, it refers to pretty much any animated short, series, or film you can think of. Over the past 40-plus …
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29 Jan

33 Interesting Facts About Women!

Mysterious, intelligent, and intriguing – women are truly amazing! They’ve changed the course of history in many ways, leaving their mark through bravery, activism, inventions, science, poetry, literature, and so much more. From raising children to being loyal friends, companions, and the life of the party, women have long and rightfully requested they be treated …
facts about men
24 Jan

28 Fun Facts About Men!

There are plenty of facts and figures that separate men and women – but how many of them are actually true? In this fact file, we’re going to break down all kinds of stats and surprising study findings to help get to the bottom of what really sets the genders apart. Specifically, we’re going to …
haggis, neeps and tatties, and whisky
15 Jan

21 Bright Facts About Burns Night

If you’ve never tried a traditional dish of haggis, neeps, and tatties before, you might not have heard of Scotland’s annual holiday, Burns Night! It’s a national celebration that marks the life of one of the country’s best-loved poets, Robert Burns. Every 25th January, it’s traditional for Scottish people to read his poetry and enjoy …
Homeopathy
8 Jan

20 Holistic Facts About Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a popular form of medicine that has proven to be the source of much controversy over the years. While some swear by its natural healing capabilities, others suggest that there is very little foundation to assume that any of it actually works- and that it can in turn be dangerous for your health. …
st basils cathedral facts
27 Dec

24 Interesting Facts About St. Basil’s Cathedral

Imagine Moscow in your head right now – what do you see? Many of you probably imagine the spectacular St. Basil’s Cathedral, an incredible, colourful piece of architecture with some fascinating history behind it. It’s more than just a vivid centrepiece – and it’s certainly more than just a symbol of Russian architecture. The cathedral …