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# Facts

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Irish people attempt (and fail) to explain smutty sports terms
14 things you probably didn’t know about St Patrick’s Day
7 facts you might not have known about Leonard Nimoy
13 genuinely happy facts that will warm your heart
'No one reacts' - Burnley boss defends Barnes tackle in 10-minute video analysis
Watch these poor tourists try their hand at speaking Irish
These older Dublin women were asked about love. Their answers are hilarious and heart-melting.
LVG goes full Rafa as he unveils four pages of stats to combat Big Sam's 'long ball claims'
True or false? 9 Uber Facts investigated and debunked
16 surprising statistics that will completely blow your mind
Irish people stare at each other for 5 minutes for (excruciatingly awkward) social experiment
Irish people taste unusual (and kinda gross) crisp sandwich combinations
How well do you remember the Irish provinces' year of rugby?
Watch Irish people sample American Christmas delicacies for the first time
Watch Irish people taste weird American fizzy drinks
Irish youngsters display questionable knowledge about American history
10 science 'facts' that are totally wrong
Brilliant parody ad issues 'urgent appeal' for people affected by Irish Water
Tánaiste tells Mary Lou to 'get real' and 'stop spreading Sinn Féin lies'
Going to college in Ireland - expectations versus reality
10 facts that put into perspective just how small Ireland is
Is it becoming more dangerous to fly?
7 deeply unsettling facts about your body that you didn't know
14 pairs of celebrities you didn't realise were the same age
5 interesting stats as round 3 of the Open Championship gets underway
UberFacts tweeted a fake panda 'fact' from David O'Doherty's book
Can you make it through this article without having your mind blown?
5 facts that will help you make it to Friday
9 brilliant facts to bust out in the pub tonight
Ronan O'Gara was the 35th-best place kicker in world rugby, says study
6 reasons it's totally worth spicing up your sex life
14 realisations that will turn your world upside down
Were 58,000 new jobs created in Ireland in 2013?
BET you didn't know these incredible facts about nature
8 incredible Luis Suarez facts after his brace today
Chuck Norris has just beaten Jean-Van Damme's epic truck splits
6 things you didn't know you didn't know about Barbie
9 facts that will definitely cheer you up
TD seeks to address 'plethora of misinformation' about Technical Group
10 of our favourite Aidan O'Shea facts