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50 Fun Facts About Wine
With so many types and brands of wine to choose from, there is something for everyone. So to celebrate this well loved alcoholic drink, we have 50 fun facts about wine that you can share with your ...
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What Are The Top 16 World’s Hottest Chillies
If you are looking to indulge into the spice world and try our planets hottest chillies, then we have exactly what you are looking for. Here are the top 23 world’s hottest chillies, with their heat...
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50 Quotes For Those Facing New Beginnings
Here are 50 quotes to help you focus on what you are working towards, because by taking that first step into a fresh start, you head into a new beginning filled with memories that are yet to come.
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10 Amazing University Gift Ideas For New Students
Do you have a loved one in your life getting ready to transition into life at university? Well we have the perfect gift guide for you!
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What to give alongside flowers
Here are 10 gifts to give alongside flowers that are sure to put a smile on your special someone’s face.
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What To Give Someone In Hospital
Having a loved one in hospital is a very stressful time for everyone involved and it is a time where showing love and positivity through gifts and necessities is one of the most supportive things t...
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What To Write In A New Home Card
A new home is a place where new beginnings can start and where you will experience memories that you will cherish forever. This is why it is so important to celebrate those you love moving into a n...
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What To Write In A Baby Shower Card
Having a new baby is an extremely exciting time for all of those involved. That is why we have 50 wishes for you to choose from to put a smile on the parents to be faces.
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What To Write In A Engagement Card
We have created a collection of kind, funny and inspiring messages that are sure to put a smile on the newly engaged couple's face.
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What To Write In A Wedding Card
We have got 50 wedding wishes for you to choose from, that are sure to make the bride and groom smile
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What To Write In A New Baby Card
49 Wishes To Write In A New Baby Card
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What To Write In A Graduation Card
50 Wishes To Write In A Graduation Card
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Wonderful Tigers
Fantastic comments about Tigers from our Adopt a tiger competition:
scarealot 🐯The tiger is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera.
bextow2020 Each tiger strip...
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Sumara adopts Jaya!
As Easter approaches, we take the courage of the Tiger to face the challenges of new life like mowing the lawn and waxing the bikini line.
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Why Miniature Things Make Us Happy
If there is one thing that we are obsessed with, it is miniature items. Here are just some of the many reasons that we love miniature items, that we are sure that you will be able to relate to.
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Thank you for entering the Orangutan competition!
We had such lovely and poigniant comments about orangutans that we just had to share them with you:
karenwmkOrangutans with big arm spans sit in trees and eat lychees
and Orangutan.... Orang hu...
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Mona has been adopted by Daisy, Freya and Indie
“Conservation is more than protecting a species, it is about saving nature which includes us, 'the fifth great ape
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Birth Flowers And Their Meanings
Birth flowers and their meanings. What is your birth flower, and what does it symbolise?
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30 Perfect Card Messages For Best Friends
A best friend is something that is hard to find and for some people, it takes years to find that connection with someone so it’s important to remind them how much they mean to you.
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Baz the Koala has been adopted!
We have our winner for the first in the first of our series of adopt a spirit animal competitions.
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60 Of Our Favourite Christmas Cracker Jokes
This is a post for those of you that enjoy the jokes more than the toys inside the crackers, so raise your glass to 60 of the best Christmas cracker jokes ever!
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The History of Christmas Crackers
Here’s the history of the beloved Christmas cracker and how it became a favourite of many around the world.
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Spooky Vintage Matchbox Labels
To celebrate Halloween, we have put together some of our favourite weird and wonderful spooky vintage matchbox labels.
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An Extra Hour In Bed
The clocks go back on the 31st October, and at Marvling Bros we are all for using that extra hour to catch up on some well earned snooze.
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How To Write The Perfect Letter To Santa
With Christmas approaching and Santa’s sleigh getting ready to set off into the night sky, there is not a better time to write a letter to Santa.
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The Making Of Twas The Night Before Christmas By Clement Clarke Moore
‘Twas the night before Christmas’ was originally a poem written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. You may also recognise the poem as it also goes by the name “A Visit from St, Nicholas.”
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What Makes The Perfect Gift?
Here is science behind giving the perfect gift this year, so you can be the person who gets the present right every single time.
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Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles?
Blowing out a candle based on your age is something that is a tradition for many people around the world. So what is the history of why we blow out birthday candles?
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Why We Love To Roast Marshmallows
Here are a bunch of undeniably valid reasons as to why we love to roast marshmallows.
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21 Fun Facts You Won't Believe About The Sloth
The sloth is one of the most loved animals in the world, but what many people do not know about sloths is that they are not as lazy as everyone makes them out to be.
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21 Fun Facts You Won't Believe About The Koala Bear
Koalas are arguably one of the cutest animals in the world and are loved due to their teddy bear-like appearance, but did you know that koalas have another side to them that is extremely protective?
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21 Fun Facts You Won’t Believe About The Tiger
Most people do not realise that tigers are humble animals to one another and their courageousness often comes in handy in the wild. That is just one of many facts people do not realise about tigers.
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21 Fun Facts You Won't Believe About The Wolf
The wolf is one of the worlds favourite animals due to its striking personality and appearance, but what many people do not know about the wolf is that it is an extremely caring animal that is high...
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21 Fun Facts You Won’t Believe About Orangutans
Orangutans are creatures that although seem intimidating due to their size, are very calm and collected. Here are 21 amazing facts about this stunning animal.
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Why You Should Start Getting Ready For Christmas Now
Check out our handy tips to stay organised this Christmas
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40 Kind & Thoughtful Birthday Card Messages
Here are some memorable messages to put a smile on someone’s face on their special day!