The Isle of Man (also known as the Isle of Mann) is one of the most unique bits of Europe and the British Isles. It’s culturally, historically, linguistically, and geographically different from all the other islands surrounding it and there are a lot of interesting facts many don’t know...
In 2018, The Fact Site celebrated its 10th birthday by publishing this list of 1,000 interesting facts. That’s right, you didn’t misread; here we have one thousand random and interesting facts about literally everything you could think of! Here at The Fact Site, we’re celebrating our ...
United Kingdom Facts for KidsPopulation: about 67 million people live in the United Kingdom (2022) Capital: London with 9 million inhabitants Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Government: Parliamentary Monarchy, Democracy Language: English Religion: mainly Christians 60% ...
The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is the third oldest university in the UK after Oxford and Cambridge. It welcomed Britain's first female student in 1862. It is also here that the world's first students' union came into existence in 1882, while the world's oldest students' ...
Discovering Malaysia: 15 Fascinating Facts about the Land of Diversity. In a world where diversity is often a source of strength, Malaysia stands as a shining example of how myriad cultures can coalesce into a harmonious whole. The echoes of call to prayer from mosques, the vibrant celebrations...
As has come to be expected with a Matthew Harffy book, the historical research is impeccable; the author’s knowledge of weapons, battle tactics and even sailing the whaleroad is woven into the story so that it is impossible to know where facts end and the author’s imagination begins. T...
About the book: The many courtships of the woman who became Elizabeth I began when she was an infant, displayed before foreign ambassadors who considered her as a possible clause of a contract between England and France. From such an unromantic beginning, Elizabeth grew to see her father marry...
From their murky origins to their history to their weirdest uses, here are five facts about crystal balls. [13 Common (But Silly) Superstitions] Druid roots The technical term for the act of gazing into a shiny reflective surface as a means of divining new information orpredicting the future...
Pack a bag, hire a Sherpa, and get ready for the most breathtaking views on Earth as we travel to the heights with our list of amazing mountain facts.
38 Fiery Redhead Facts As a redhead, it can be hard to go through life without hearing myths and stereotypes about your red hair. From being considered a witch in the Middle Ages to being a fiery seductress, redheads have heard it all. Yet, even throughout history, red hair has held ...