A survey in 1794 revealed that a mere 11% of the population of France were pure French speakers. As late as in 1880, only 20% of the population could actually speak French fluently. Nowadays, 86% of French people are native French speakers if this is defined by the language their parents...
One of the lesser-known but interesting facts about Brussels, Belgium is that the Brontë sisters came to the city to study between 1842 and 1843. Charlotte and Emily Brontë were pupils at Pensionnat Heger, a girls’ school that no longer exists but you can find a brass plaque on the ...
Our UK Facts for Kids provide interesting and fun facts about the United Kingdom, the UK's geography, landmarks and attractions. UK Facts: Big Ben - Cambridge University - Royal Guard Here are some interesting UK Facts which were choosen and researched by kids especially for kids. UK Facts...
Discover interesting, fun and cool facts about the Dutch city of Rotterdam. From things you have to know about Rotterdam before you travel here to extra tips to unique & unusual things you can do in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands. There are many interesting and fun facts to discove...
Italians claim to have taught the rest of Europe how to cook. Italy is responsible for introducing the world to ice cream (via the Chinese), coffee, and fruit pies. In addition to Belgium and France, Italy also claims to have made the first French fries. The first Italian cookbook was ...
50 interesting facts about Cameron Diaz: has ADD, had a nose job done in 2006 Cameron Diaz is a former model turned actress known for her comedic roles and girl-next-door charisma. Cameron Diaz was born in 1972 in San Diego. Her mother, Billie (Early), has En...
The cultural fabric of Idaho is equally rich, woven together by its Native American roots and pioneering past. As you browse through the upcoming gallery featuring 10 little-known facts about Idaho, you'll uncover even more aspects that make this state unique. Whether you're considering a visit...
To give you a taste of such instances, here is a list of 11 lesser-known facts about the Soviet Union. Advertisements 1 Vulcan, a small town in West Virginia, was struggling with the problem of replacing a bridge. After being ignored by the West Virginian government, they asked the ...
Fun Facts and Interesting Information About Potatoes Here is a collection of spud trivia and fun potato facts: Thomas Jefferson first introduced French Fries to the White House during his presidency. Potato Chips were invented by Chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, NY on August 24, 1853. ...
This is the whole ballgame for me: You cannot run a functioning democracy in a media environment where voters do not know basic facts about what candidates do and believe. Voters are living in a post-internet world and legacy institutions have not kept up. Comments Off on On low information...