What's the difference between the bush and the outback?
Growing up in Australia, you hear the term "outback" often, and we all know what it means, or do we??? When you're sitting down with a kid who asks you...
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What's the collective nouns for echidnas?
Another weird collective noun today, did you know a group of echidnas is called a parade? A pretty ironic name for a shy and very antisocial animal don't you think?
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Where did Luna Park get its name?
Did you know the concept of Luna Park (in Australia) was based on the success of the first-ever Luna Park which opened on Coney Island, New York in 1903? I...
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What do you get when you cross a kangaroo with a sheep?
It's been a while since I've shared a FOCJoke and I know you've been waiting for one so here it is!!!
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I forgot how to throw a boomerang, then it came back to me
This joke is so cheesy that it would be unfair not to share...”I forgot how to throw a boomerang, then it came back to me” 🤦♀️
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How long do koalas sleep?
A lot of parents with little ones (myself included) must envy the koala who sleeps 18-20 hours a day! Hopefully, you get the chance to sleep as well as a...
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Why do kookaburras laugh?
At twilight, kookaburras make loud, long calls that sound like laughter to let all know the boundaries of their territory. Now we know why they’re laughing so much. Here I...
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What's the largest living structure on the planet?
Wow, the week has flown by and here is another fun fact for you all! The Great Barrier Reef is an amazing living structure and the largest in the world and it even has...
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What do you call a group of wombats?
Here is a little wisdom for your Wednesday... A group of wombats is called a 'wisdom'. Collective nouns are so funny and random 🤷🏻
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Did you know it was illegal to swim at the beach?
If you happened to have a swim today at the beach somewhere in Australia, be grateful that it’s now legal. Before 1902, it was illegal to swim at the beach...
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How long can cockatoos live?
Today's fun fact for your Friday to impress the kids with or a work colleague... Cockatoos can live for 40-60 years and sometimes longer! Not bad for a bird 🐥
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Can kangaroos walk backwards?
Did you know that neither the emu nor the kangaroo can walk backwards? The kangaroo has a big tail in the way and the emu only has three toes.
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What is a group of cockatoos called?
It's #FOCFunFacts time because we all love to feel a little smarter every day 🤓 This one is a cracker! Next time you see a bunch of cockatoos hanging out on the...
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