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Interesting facts


  • Long-billed Pipits breed on dry open slopes with rocks and low vegetation.


  • E.Wedel (pictured), a famous confectionery company of Poland, retained its logo even under the Polish communist government.


  • The Pitsa panels from 530 BCE are the only surviving examples of ancient Greek panel painting, the most important art style of Ancient Greek art.


  • A group of computer hackers called Anonymous have vowed to take down the Church of Scientology in a movement called Project Chanology.


  • German textile artist Gunta Stölzl was the only female "master" of the Bauhaus.


  • Some species of Iridomyrmex ants (meat ant pictured) have a symbiotic relationship with caterpillars.


  • The 1888/9 South African cricket season marked the beginning of first-class cricket in South Africa.


  • The Grand National which takes place at Aintree each year is the most popular event for horse racing fans, so why not check out the latest Grand National Odds!

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