Did you know that Australia was once known as ‘New Holland’? Or that 3.44 AM is the most common time to wake up at night? We didn't know these totally random but weird facts either, but thanks to Factourism, we got to learn something cool about the world today.
Developed by Ferdio, a Danish infographic agency, they share interesting facts about the world around us. And what's more, they provide some really cool illustrations to support the facts. So scroll on to discover some weird and wacky facts that are bound to leave you surprised.
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Yasuke: The Story of the African Samurai
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The Story of the Roman Atlantis: The Ancient City of Baiae
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Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
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The Battle of Midway: Exploring a Decisive WWII Victory
In this clip from the history channel, we dive deep into the great naval fight - the Midway Battle.
I Can't Wait to Try These Exciting Kitchen Inventions
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20 Stunning Photos That'll Bring Happiness to Your Day
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You'll Never Guess How These Optical Illusions Work
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WOW! These Men Must Have Nerves of Steel!
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Look Back at These Iconic Royal Wedding Photos
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Pivotal Historical Scenes Frozen in the Frame of a Moment
A collection of rare historical moments you probably won't find in textbooks.
A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor...
This video will show you what it was like to be a doctor in ancient Egypt.
Looking Back at the CRAZIEST World Records of 2022
2022’s Guinness World Records will make you wonder if they are for real.
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The Secrets Behind 5 Famous and Beloved Magic Tricks!
Get to know the secrets behind well-known magic tricks with these 6 fascinating explanations.
Men vs. Women: What Does the Science Say?
10 studies and articles that dive into the real differences between the sexes, asking the meaningful questions and looking at real data.
Louis Armstrong Said it Best, Didn't He...?
This amazing song can really open your eyes to nature's beauty, and the beauty we make for ourselves.
This Cat Has Broken the Record for the Loudest Purr!
This Cat Has Purred Her Way Into the Record Books!
These 6 Mysterious Objects Can't Be Explained by Anyone
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'What a Wonderful World' Like You've Never Heard Before!
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10 Incredible People You Never Heard Of!
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A Few Things We Bet You Never Knew About the USA!
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I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...
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Video Box: The Most Amazing Guinness Records!
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13 Fascinating Facts About International Intercourse!
These facts will shed a fascinating light on intercourse in the world.
Learn the History Behind These Commonly Used Phrases
Do you know the origins of these 10 phrases?
10 of the Fiercest Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses
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These 10 Invaluable World Treasures Were Never Recovered
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911 Operators Have to Deal With the Craziest Cases...
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Nostalgia: Gorgeous Photos of America in the 1950s
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21 Tips to Make Your Golden Years the Time of Your Life
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115 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About Cats!
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Incredible: 100 Days Building an Underground Hut
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An In-Depth Look Into Who Princess Diana Truly Was...
A remarkable feature-length documentary that reveals a side of Diana we have never seen before.
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