Travel & Tourism
The Most Common Street Names In The UK
Dec 12, 2022
Luke Ward
High Street, Station Road, and Main Street are among the U.K.'s most popular street names.
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Business & Economy
A Brief History Of B&Q
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
The very first B&Q homeware store was opened in Southampton in 1969 by Richard Block and David Quayle.
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Holidays & Events
What Is Hoodie-Hoo Day? – February 20
Apr 8, 2022
Luke Ward
What is Hoodie-Hoo Day? Well, it's a special day that falls on 20th February every year and it is celebrated in a strange way!
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Art & Design
The History Of Pritt Stick Glue
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
Did you know that the Pritt Stick was invented in 1969 by a group of Germans who ran a company called Henkel?
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Business & Economy
The History Of Tesco
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
Tesco was founded by Jack Cohen in 1919. He sold groceries from a small East End London stall.
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People & Civilizations
Thomas Edison Wasn’t So Bright After All
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb. The light bulb actually goes all the way back to 1806.
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Holidays & Events
National Hug Day | January 21
Apr 8, 2022
Luke Ward
The day is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office, although it is not a public holiday.
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Holidays & Events
The Most Common Birthday Day
Mar 18, 2023
Luke Ward
Approximately 690,000 Americans have the shared birthday of October 5th.
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Holidays & Events
National Popcorn Day | January 19
Nov 7, 2022
Luke Ward
Did you know that popcorn pops when it reaches a temperature of about 347°F?
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Business & Economy
“Every Penny Makes A Difference In A Credit Crunch”
Sep 3, 2020
Luke Ward
Pound World went out of business because a store called 99p Stores, was selling the same products but for just 1p cheaper!
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Historic Events
Was Humpty Dumpty An Egg?
Mar 17, 2021
Luke Ward
Humpty Dumpty was actually a powerful cannon used in the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War.
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Food & Drink
Are Jaffa Cakes A Cake Or Biscuit?
Nov 9, 2022
Luke Ward
Believe it or not, but Jaffa Cakes are actually cakes, which is why VAT isn't charged on them.
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