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Fact |
Category |
Date |
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| 106 |
The fifth Labor of Heracles was to clean the Augean stables. |
Literature > Mythology |
03/02/11 |
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| 107 |
In Norse mythology, Fenrir was a giant wolf. |
Literature > Mythology |
03/02/11 |
|
| 108 |
Voldemort is the main antagonist in Harry Potter. |
Literature > Harry Potter |
01/24/11 |
|
| 109 |
The Hartford Whalers played in the National Hockey League from 1979–97, but then relocated and became the Carolina Hurricanes. |
Sports > Hockey |
01/23/11 |
|
| 110 |
In Egyptian mythology, Set (or Seth) was the god of chaos. |
Literature > Mythology |
01/23/11 |
|
| 111 |
The 1951 Asian Games were held in Delhi, India. |
Sports |
01/23/11 |
|
| 112 |
Taylor Swift's second album is called "Fearless." |
Music > Country |
01/23/11 |
|
| 113 |
The Colorado Rockies played in the National Hockey League from 1976–82, but then relocated and became the New Jersey Devils. |
Sports > Hockey |
01/12/11 |
|
| 114 |
Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsberry, England on February 12, 1809 at his family home, the Mount. |
People > Scientists |
01/08/11 |
|
| 115 |
Mixing ammonia and bleach together will produce a gas that kills instantly. |
Science > Chemistry |
12/26/10 |
|
| 116 |
The 2009 Academy Award for Best Director was won by Kathryn Bigelow for directing "The Hurt Locker". |
Movies > Awards |
12/13/10 |
|
| 117 |
"Metamorphoses" was written by Ovid. |
Literature > Mythology |
12/13/10 |
|
| 118 |
In Greek mythology, Uranus is the personification of the sky. |
Literature > Mythology |
12/02/10 |
|
| 119 |
In Norse Mythology, Thor was the god of thunder. |
Literature > Mythology |
12/02/10 |
|
| 120 |
In Norse mythology, the sea monster Jormungand encircled the world. |
Literature > Mythology |
12/02/10 |
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