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From its one-of-a-kind wildlife species to the planet’s oldest civilization, here are seven fascinating facts that you might not know about the Land Down Under. Facts About Australia, Interesting Information, Interesting Facts, Nullarbor Plain, Penal Colony, Fraser Island, National Animal, Mind Blowing Facts, Old Rock

Facts About Australia

Interesting Information

Interesting Facts

Nullarbor Plain

National Animal

Mind Blowing Facts

From its one-of-a-kind wildlife species to the planet’s oldest civilization, here are seven fascinating facts that you might not know about the Land Down Under.

While we’ve learned much about this elusive continent since it was first discovered around 200 years ago, Antarctica maintains an air of mystery unlike few places on Earth. Interesting facts abound when it comes to the place — here are eight of them. Amazing Facts, England Weather, Famous Trees, Heroic Age, Largest Desert, Dead Sea Scrolls, Earth’s Atmosphere, Rosetta Stone

England Weather

Dead Sea Scrolls

Earth’s Atmosphere

While we’ve learned much about this elusive continent since it was first discovered around 200 years ago, Antarctica maintains an air of mystery unlike few places on Earth. Interesting facts abound when it comes to the place — here are eight of them.

Make every day more interesting. Dive deeper into the most intriguing corners of history, science, animals, food, culture, and more with mind-blowing facts-of-the-day, interactive games, and fascinating articles. Polaris Star, Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Indigenous Tribes, Ursa Major, Arctic Ocean, Canadian Rockies, Design Competitions, Sediment

Bureau Of Indian Affairs

Indigenous Tribes

Canadian Rockies

Design Competitions

Make every day more interesting. Dive deeper into the most intriguing corners of history, science, animals, food, culture, and more with mind-blowing facts-of-the-day, interactive games, and fascinating articles.

Make every day more interesting. Dive deeper into the most intriguing corners of history, science, animals, food, culture, and more with mind-blowing facts-of-the-day, interactive games, and fascinating articles.

Make every day more interesting. Dive deeper into the most intriguing corners of history, science, animals, food, culture, and more with mind-blowing facts-of-the-day, interactive games, and fascinating articles.

From the humble beginnings of carousels to record-breaking roller coasters, there’s a lot to learn about amusement parks. Chernobyl Disaster, Gustave Eiffel, Angkor Wat Temple, Forbidden City, Pyramids Of Giza, Nuclear Power Plant, Canal Boat, Great Wall Of China, Disneyland Resort

Chernobyl Disaster

Angkor Wat Temple

Pyramids Of Giza

Nuclear Power Plant

Great Wall Of China

Disneyland Resort

From the humble beginnings of carousels to record-breaking roller coasters, there’s a lot to learn about amusement parks.

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Unesco World Heritage Site

World Heritage Sites

Severe Lower Back Pain

Coral Reef Ecosystem

Continental Shelf

Coral Bleaching

Have you ever wondered about the first cruise ships, or how big they can really get? Here are five fascinating facts you probably never knew about these behemoths of the sea. Royal Caribbean Ships, Ship Anchor, Rock Climbing Wall, Washington Monument, Cruise Ships, Set Sail, Ziplining, Trip Planning, Cruisers

Royal Caribbean Ships

Rock Climbing Wall

Washington Monument

Have you ever wondered about the first cruise ships, or how big they can really get? Here are five fascinating facts you probably never knew about these behemoths of the sea.

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Yellowstone National Park

History Channel

United States Army

Which natural phenomenon produced the loudest known sound? What widely misunderstood sea giant generates an ear-shattering kind of Morse code? Just how loud is an asteroid impact? These six giant sounds will put that garage band next door in some serious context. Polynesian Islands, Garage Band, Space Rock, Natural Phenomena, Fun Facts, Beautiful Pictures, Sound

Polynesian Islands

Natural Phenomena

Beautiful Pictures

Which natural phenomenon produced the loudest known sound? What widely misunderstood sea giant generates an ear-shattering kind of Morse code? Just how loud is an asteroid impact? These six giant sounds will put that garage band next door in some serious context.

Here are 10 surprising and often bizarre borders around the world — from ones that run straight through towns and businesses to an island that changes hands every six months. Northwest Angle, Derby Line, Alpine Village, Lake Geneva, Image News, Street Names, Mississippi River, Boy Names, Lake Michigan

Northwest Angle

Mississippi River

Here are 10 surprising and often bizarre borders around the world — from ones that run straight through towns and businesses to an island that changes hands every six months.

Not every archaeological dig will yield priceless jewels or one-of-a-kind artifacts, but these finds were exceptional. Hominid Species, Axial Tilt, Lascaux Cave, Icelandic Sagas, Norse People, Seed Storage, Archaeological Discoveries

Hominid Species

Icelandic Sagas

Archaeological Discoveries

Not every archaeological dig will yield priceless jewels or one-of-a-kind artifacts, but these finds were exceptional.

For millennia, lighthouses have guided wayward ships from hazardous waters, providing a feeling of solace during powerful storms and tumultuous tempests. Lighthouse Keeper, Famous Lighthouses, Harbor Lights, Seven Wonders, Alexander The Great, Northwestern, Flood Lights, Coast Guard

Lighthouse Keeper

Famous Lighthouses

Alexander The Great

For millennia, lighthouses have guided wayward ships from hazardous waters, providing a feeling of solace during powerful storms and tumultuous tempests.

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Portuguese Words

Norwegian Words

Early Explorers

Wedding Crashers

There are plenty of human-made monuments that boggle the minds of even the most acclaimed scientists and archaeologists. Here are 11 such monuments that remain a mystery. Nazca Lines Peru, Lost City Of Atlantis, Spanish Conquistador, Standing Stone, Romulus, Image Bank, Easter Island

Nazca Lines Peru

Lost City Of Atlantis

Spanish Conquistador

There are plenty of human-made monuments that boggle the minds of even the most acclaimed scientists and archaeologists. Here are 11 such monuments that remain a mystery.

This Thanksgiving, here’s a look at just a few of the ways Indigenous peoples impacted American culture. Indian Sign Language, American Sign Language, Games To Win, Plains Indians, Six Nations, American Continent, History Images, Photo Today

Indian Sign Language

American Sign Language

American Continent

This Thanksgiving, here’s a look at just a few of the ways Indigenous peoples impacted American culture.

Curious to know the stories behind lucky creatures around the world? Here are seven animals that are traditionally thought to bring good fortune. National Symbols, Wooden Horse, Dala Horse, Egypt Today, Ceramic Figures, Elephant Head, Other Countries, Maneki Neko

National Symbols

Ceramic Figures

Other Countries

Curious to know the stories behind lucky creatures around the world? Here are seven animals that are traditionally thought to bring good fortune.

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Pulmonary Edema

Climbing Everest

Altitude Sickness

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Fascinating Facts

Flying Reindeer

While we’ve learned much about this elusive continent since it was first discovered around 200 years ago, Antarctica maintains an air of mystery unlike few places on Earth. Interesting facts abound when it comes to the place — here are eight of them.

While we’ve learned much about this elusive continent since it was first discovered around 200 years ago, Antarctica maintains an air of mystery unlike few places on Earth. Interesting facts abound when it comes to the place — here are eight of them.

You’re no doubt familiar with nicknames like the Big Apple and City of Light, but do you know how cities like New York and Paris earned their famous sobriquets? Chicago City, Brotherly Love, Grandiose, Big Easy, Windy City, American Revolution

American Revolution

You’re no doubt familiar with nicknames like the Big Apple and City of Light, but do you know how cities like New York and Paris earned their famous sobriquets?

8 Cities With the Most Michelin-Starred Restaurants | Travel Trivia Food Capital, Cultural Capital, Travel Facts, Travel Tips, Bistro Image, Eleven Madison Park, List Of Cities, Bucket List Experience, Michelin Guide

Cultural Capital

Eleven Madison Park

Bucket List Experience

8 Cities With the Most Michelin-Starred Restaurants | Travel Trivia

What is considered rude when visiting a restaurant in Japan?: Tipping | Travel Trivia Sushi Etiquette, Nori Wrap, Fish Wrap, Types Of Sushi, Chef Work, Sushi Chef, Restaurant Offers, Restaurant Dishes, Sushi Restaurants

Sushi Etiquette

Restaurant Offers

Restaurant Dishes

Sushi Restaurants

What is considered rude when visiting a restaurant in Japan?: Tipping | Travel Trivia

There’s an explorer in each of us. Discover miles of wide-open beaches, marshes teeming with life, and live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Vacation Places, Vacation Destinations, Jekyll Island Beach, Endangered Sea Turtles, Georgia Vacation, Summer Waves, Unique Beach, Enjoy Nature, Romantic Getaways

Vacation Places

Vacation Destinations

Jekyll Island Beach

Endangered Sea Turtles

Georgia Vacation

Romantic Getaways

There’s an explorer in each of us. Discover miles of wide-open beaches, marshes teeming with life, and live oaks draped in Spanish moss.

From abandoned stations and secret bunkers to long escalators and short tracks, here are some of the most fascinating facts on the rails. Stockholm Metro, Tokyo Rose, Secret Bunker, Tokyo Subway, Train Car, London Underground, City Hall

Stockholm Metro

London Underground

From abandoned stations and secret bunkers to long escalators and short tracks, here are some of the most fascinating facts on the rails.

Time zones were created to simplify our lives. But as the saying goes, time is relative, which is part of what makes time zones around the world so fascinating. International Date Line, International Space Station, 5 Things, Things To Come, Greenwich Meridian, Sundials, Time Zones, Telling Time, Make Time

International Date Line

International Space Station

Greenwich Meridian

Time zones were created to simplify our lives. But as the saying goes, time is relative, which is part of what makes time zones around the world so fascinating.