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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 10, 2026
Today is known as Tibet Uprising Day. A revolt started in Lhasa, Tibet's capital, on 10th March 1959, which lasted two weeks. The Tibetan people were rioting against the Chinese government, which had annexed the country. Thousands of Tibetans were killed. #FactsMatter #Tibet
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 09, 2026
Today the world's greatest human turns 86 years old: Chuck Norris. Born Carlos Ray Norris, Chuck Norris has completed many feats like killing two stones with one bird, and playing Russian roulette with a fully-loaded gun and winning. #FactsMatter #ChuckNorris #HappyBirthday
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 09, 2026
During the night of 9th-10th March 1945, the Japanese city of Tokyo was firebombed by the United States Army Air Forces. B-29 bombers dropped more than 1,600 tons of incendiary devices, and killed over 100,00 people, mainly women, children, and elderly civilians. #FactsMatter
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 08, 2026
Shuttlecocks were originally known as "birdies." They were made of cork pierced with 16 goose feathers. The number and arrangement of feathers were not random; they were arranged to ensure balance and a stable flight pattern. #FactsMatter
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 05, 2026
The last Five Nations tournament was played in 1999. In 2000, the competition was expanded to include Italy, so the tournament was then renamed as the Six Nations. They won their opening game against the defending champions Scotland, 34–20. #FactsMatter #SixNations
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 03, 2026
Today Bulgaria celebrates its Liberation Day. It marks the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano, on 3rd March 1878, between the Russian and Ottoman Empires. This treaty helped to re-establish the state of Bulgaria, after centuries of Ottoman rule. #FactsMatter #Bulgaria
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Mar 01, 2026
When you have lived for 2.4 billion seconds, you will be 75 years old. #FactsMatter
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 27, 2026
Today is the Dominican Republic's National Day. The date celebrates the Dominican Republic's declaration of independence from Haiti on 27th February 1844. #FactsMatter #DominicanRepublic
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 26, 2026
The 2026 Men's Six Nations Championship rest time has changed. The tournament takes place over a reduced timeframe, as it will now only have a rest week or fallow weeks, after Round 3, instead of having rest weeks after Rounds 2 and 3. #FactsMatter #SixNations
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 25, 2026
Today Kuwait celebrates its National Day. It marks the coronation of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah in 1950, as he is revered for winning Kuwait's independence from the British Empire in 1961. #FactsMatter #Kuwait
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 24, 2026
Today is Estonia's Independence Day. It celebrates the anniversary of the Estonian Declaration of Independence, also known as Manifesto to the Peoples of Estonia, from the Russian Republic on 24th February 1918. #FactsMatter
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 23, 2026
Today is the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The true number of people killed is unclear, but it's estimated to have claimed over 1 million casualties. The war remains the deadliest European war in the last 80 years. #FactsMatter #Ukraine #Russia
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 23, 2026
Today Brunei celebrates its National Day. It marks Brunei's independence from British rule on 1st January 1984; although it is celebrated on 23rd February. #FactsMatter #Brunei
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 22, 2026
During the Six Nations Championship, France and Italy compete for a separate trophy, known as the Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy. First introduced in 2007, the trophy is dedicated to the bicentenary of Garibaldi's birth, who had connections to both nations. #FactsMatter #SixNations
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 22, 2026
Africa has very low levels of electricity consumption per person. Most Africans use 60 to 200 times less energy than most Europeans. #FactsMatter
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 21, 2026
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the ML6.3 earthquake that hit the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. Centred near Christchurch, the earthquake killed 185 people and caused NZ$40 billion in damages, with the city still rebuilding. #FactsMatter #Christchurch
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 21, 2026
During the Six Nations Championship, Wales and Scotland compete for a separate trophy, known as the Doddie Weir Cup. First introduced in 2018, the trophy is named after the rugby player, George "Doddie" Weir, for his charity work fighting MND. #FactsMatter #SixNations
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 20, 2026
Today is the 12th anniversary of the Russian military operation against Ukraine. This involved the annexation and occupation of Crimea by Russian forces. Armed men without insignia were Russian soldiers who were masked and wore unmarked uniforms upon the annexation. #FactsMatter #Ukraine
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 18, 2026
Today is The Gambia's National Day. The date celebrates The Gambia's independence from British rule on 18th February 1965. #FactsMatter #Gambia
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@somegeektoldme@universeodon.com · Feb 17, 2026
Today Kosovo celebrates its Independence Day. The date celebrates when Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on 17th February 2008. This makes Kosovo one of the youngest countries in the world. #FactsMatter #Kosovo
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