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Did you know? The nickname "Big Ben" refers to the largest bell in the Elizabeth Tower and not to the clock tower itself. Read more about #bigben at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Big_Ben #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #news #learn #knowledge #london #uk

Did you know? Traditionally, marriage has been a prerequisite for starting a family, which then serves as the building block of a community and society Read more about #marriage newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Marriage #relationships #husband #wife #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia

Did you know? The Eagles are the highest-selling American band in U.S. history. Read more about #Eagles at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Eagles #eagle #unitedstates #fly #sky #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #nature #naturephotography #news #learn #knowledge

Did you know? John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963 Read more about John F Kennedy at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/John_F._… #john #kennedy #newworldencyclopedia

Did you know? Historically, the term "ghetto" referred to restricted housing zones where #Jews were required to live. Read more interesting facts about #Ghetto newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ghetto #ghetto #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #Newsnight #jews #live

Did you know? The British Empire was known as "the empire on which the sun never sets" Read more about British Empire: newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/British_… #britain #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #world #pictureoftheday #london #cityphotography #unitedkingdom

Did you know? The Flag of India has at its center the Ashoka Chakra, taken from the Lion Capital of Asoka sculpture. Read more about Flag of India newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Flag_of_… #india #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning #postoftheday #travel #flag_day

Did you know? About 80 percent of Greenland is covered by ice, the world's second largest ice sheet Read more about Canada: newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Canada #Canada #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning #twitter #travel #Tourist_Attractions #world #news

Did you know? About 80 percent of Greenland is covered by ice, the world's second largest ice sheet Read more about Greenland newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Greenland. #greenland #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning #twitter #travel #Tourist_Attractions #winter

Did you know? Albert Einstein is considered the greatest scientist of the twentieth century and was named "Person of the Century" by TIME magazine. #albert #Einstein #scientist #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning

Did you know? Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Mother_T… . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #motherteresa #teresa #PopeFrancis #saint

Did you know? King Arthur's sword Excalibur comes from another realm, and when Arthur dies it must be returned there. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Excalibur . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #excalibur #kingarthur

Did you know? Vermont is the only New England state with no Atlantic Ocean coastline. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Vermont. . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #knowledge #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #Vermont  #NewEngland #USA #America

Did you know? The original plan for the Mount Rushmore monument was for the figures of the presidents to be carved down to their waists. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Mount_Ru… . . . #dailyfact #newworldencyclopedia #president #usa #america #mountrushmore

Did you know? Many of the stories from Genesis are retold in the Qur'an. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Quran_(K… . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #knowledge #encyclopedia #newwordencyclopedia #stories #quran #bible #genesis

Did you know? The original meaning of "cartoon" comes from the Italian "cartone," meaning "big paper," and referred to a drawing made on paper as a full size study for artwork. Learn more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Cartoon . . . #facts #encyclopedia #cartoon #art

Did you know? Most of Dickens' major novels were first written in installments in journals and later reprinted in book form. Learn more facts at newworldencyclopedia.org. . . . #fact #didyouknow #dailyfact #newworldencyclopedia #encyclopedia #knowledge #charlesdickens #books

Did you know? The Sun is a near-perfect sphere. Learn more facts at newworldencyclopedia.org. . . . #fact #factoftheday #didyouknow #facts #factsdaily #dailyfact #newworldencyclopedia #encyclopedia #knowledge #learn #learnmore #sun

Did you know? Whales are the largest mammals, the largest vertebrates, and the largest known animals in the world. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org. . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #knowledge #encyclopedia #whales #animals #newworldencyclopedia

Did you know? The name "Himalaya" is a Sanskrit term meaning "the abode of snow". Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org. . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #knowledge #encyclopedia #himalayas #sanskrit #snow #mountains #newworldencyclopedia