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Cats
Whether they�re knocking things off shelves, plotting world domination, or curling up on your lap like they own the place (spoiler: they do), cats have perfected the art of being adored. Dive into ten purr-fectly fascinating facts about our mysterious and mischievous feline friends!
Published 10th September 2011
Rugby (Sport)
Take football but add odd-shaped balls that you can pick up, throw or kick, and you end up with rugby. Here are ten facts about the sport.
Published 9th September 2011
North Macedonia
Here are ten facts about the Republic of North Macedonia, a European country which has had two flags and two names in its short history.
Published 8th September 2011
The Grand Canyon

Published 10th January 2010
Monaco
Monaco is a tiny but wealthy country with a world famous casino and race track. Here are ten facts about Monaco.
Published 8th January 2010
Zebras
Instantly recognisable by their distinctive striped coats, zebras have roamed the plains of Africa millions of years. Here are ten facts about these beautiful animals.
Published 27th November 2008
Walt Disney's Fantasia (1940)
Walt Disney's Fantasia (1940) was a groundbreaking blend of animation and classical music. From Mickey Mouse in The Sorcerer�s Apprentice to its use of stereo sound, explore ten fascinating facts about this timeless masterpiece.
Published 13th November 2008
Sweden
Famous for flat pack furniture, meat balls, ABBA, technology companies, and Volvo cars, Sweden has contributed greatly to making the world a better place. Here are ten facts about Sweden.
Published 13th November 2008
The Armistice (1918)
The Armistice of 1918 at the end of the First World War was an agreement to end hostilities between the opposing sides and then enter into peace negotiations. It was signed between France, Britain and Germany on 11th November 1918
Published 11th November 2008
Sesame Street
The residents of Sesame Street have been educating and entertaining kids since 1969, mixing puppets, people, humour, and heart. Here are ten facts about the world�s most famous street.
Published 10th November 2008
The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was a wall separating the Eastern side of Berlin from the Western side. It was a symbol of The Cold War until it fell in 1989. Here are ten facts about the Berlin Wall.
Published 9th November 2008
Halley's Comet
Every 76 years, Halley's Comet make an appearance in the night sky. It travels from the outer Solar System, towards the Sun, loops around it and then heads back outwards. It's a comet that has been observed for thousands of years, although wasn't known to be a comet re-occurring visitor until 1758.
Published 8th November 2008
Concorde
Concorde gave the rich and famous the chance to defy gravity, break the sound barrier, and sip champagne at 60,000 feet - all while crossing the Atlantic in under three hours. Luxury never travelled so fast!
Published 7th November 2008
Guy Fawkes
His plot to blow up Parliament failed in 1605, but he gives British people an excuse to light fires and set off fireworks every November. He's Guy Fawkes!
Published 5th November 2008
Tutankhamun
Here are ten Phantastic Pharaoh Phacts about the famous Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Tutankhamun.
Published 4th November 2008