Ever ridden a train quite as speedy as this before? Here in the UK, we’re probably lucky if a train gets here on time, let alone gets us up and running at speed! That’s why the eastern bullet train, which you’ll largely find in territories such as Japan, is perhaps all the more fascinating. The…
23 Fun And Awesome Facts About The Orient Express
There is a good chance you may be familiar with the Orient Express. It is after all one of the most famous luxury trains in history. So much so, it is the feature of many books including Agatha Christies Murder on the Orient Express and its many films and TV adaptations. Take a look below…
15 Incredible And Awesome Facts About Motorways
You might think that you simply can’t stand sitting in traffic for another day, let alone spending your lunchtime reading about them, but stick with us. Take a look below for 15 incredible and awesome facts about motorways. 1. The M1 is Britain’s first motorway and opened all the way back in 1959 connecting St…
12 Amazing And Fun Facts About Concorde
Remembered by many as the most impressive and glamorous passenger aircraft ever built. Take a look below for 12 amazing and fun facts about Concorde. 1. Concorde was designed and built by British and French engineers in the 1960s. 2. Its name was chosen as the word ‘Concord’ means ‘Agreement’ in both French and English….
16 Crazy And Fun Facts About Helicopters
We take them for granted but go back a few hundred years and a helicopter would have been seen as pure magic. Take a look below for 16 crazy and fun facts about helicopters. 1. The world’s fastest helicopter can travel at 248 mph. 2. The longest nonstop trip on record is an amazing 2213…
30 Interesting And Amazing Facts About SEO
SEO, or search engine optimization, is often referred to as the lifeblood of the internet. But what does that actually mean? Crucially, it means that SEO makes the web go round. Without the help of search engines, there is only ever going to be so much that your website can do. You could have flashy…
12 Interesting And Fun Facts About Radio Waves
You’re probably aware that radio waves are used in devices such as mobile phones, traditional car radios and television programming. But how well do you know how radio frequency actually works, and what the frequency measures? Take a look below for 12 interesting and fun facts about radio waves. 1. The longest wavelengths in the…
14 Interesting And Fun Facts About Toll Free Numbers
Do you run a business, or do you call businesses and other services regularly? You may well have come across toll free numbers before. These numbers tend to be very appealing as – well – you can guess – they won’t cost you a penny to dial. Take a look below for 14 interesting and…
13 Incredible And Interesting Facts About Nuclear Energy
There are many different ways to generate power. While there is a growing focus on clean energy and renewable sources, nuclear power is common in use all over the world. Take a look below for 13 incredible and interesting facts about nuclear energy. 1. Nuclear fission is the process of generating energy from splitting atoms,…
10 Amazing And Awesome Facts About Solar Energy
The way in which the world uses power is always changing. For decades, we’ve been dependent on fossil fuels. That is, fuel which comes from our oceans and from the ground. However, major pushes to go greener – and to look for sources of renewable fuel – have been picking up in a big way….