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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These Funny ‘Science Facts’ Will Leave You Confused
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19 Everyday Items That Started as Military Inventions
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These Photos Make Sure We Will Never Forget WW2
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The Story of Skidboot: An Amazing Dog!
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22 Facts That Will Change What You Think You Know
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11 Surprising Things You Never Knew About the Titanic
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16 Helpful Charts and Guides Worth Saving
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The USA 110 Years Ago... What Was It LIKE?
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20 Stunning Photos That'll Bring Happiness to Your Day
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This Famous Speech is Still Amazing Today!
One of the greatest speeches ever made, for the love of freedom, the love of human beings.
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Can You Guess the English Word With Over 600 Meanings?
The English language has been around for so many centuries, it has gathered quite an elusive and industrious history, as seen in these facts
10 of the Most Spectacular Royal Crowns in the World
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Cousteau: The Man Who Revolutionized Diving Forever
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Full Documentary: Genghis Khan's Legendary Mongol Empire
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Beautiful Words: Having a family to care for is a blessing.
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8 Books That Predicted the Future With Strange Accuracy
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12 Genius Ancient Chinese Inventions We Use to This Today
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50 Years On, Looking Back at the Great Train Robbery
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These Borders Exist Longer Than the Countries They Divide
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7 Stories of Incredible Selflessness That Saved Lives
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These 11 Alcoholic Drinks Have a Fascinating History!
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8 Historical Coincidences That are Too Bizarre to Be Fake
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The Epic Battle of Stalingrad Comes to Life
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Fact or Fiction? Debunking History's Most Common Myths
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Monica Lewinsky: I Paid The Price of Shame...
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The MOST Shocking False Etymologies in English
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Hilarious: The Best Comebacks in History!
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