Tim Peake joined us to launch Mission Transmission – a radio show made by you into space. You can listen to the broadcast here.. Tim Peake is a British astronaut and former Army Air Corps officer who became the first British citizen to visit the International Space Station (ISS) in 2016.

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Plus you can learn more about what’s in our Solar System with our Top 10 Facts on the Sun and the Moon; the planets Earth, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and the dwarf planet Pluto.. Welcome to the fascinating world of Venus! This planet is the second closest planet to the Sun and is sometimes referred to as Earth’s twin because it …

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10. The Romans invaded land all over the world. You may have heard people say ‘the Roman Empire’ before. Well they had an empire because they didn’t stay in Rome, they went across the world invading different countries and making them part of their empire.

5. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first animated feature film! The 1930s saw Walt’s ambitious dream come to life with the release of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” in 1937. This groundbreaking film marked the first-ever full-length animated feature, showcasing Walt’s ability to turn dreams into reality.

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3. The weather in South America is hot and humid.. In general, the weather in South America is hot and humid. Countries in the Amazon basin like Northern Brazil and Columbia have lots of rainforest so they are hot and humid all year round with lots of rain.

3. Many of the Anglo-Saxons that came over were farmers. The Anglo-Saxons that crossed the North Sea to come to Britain were often farmers. Historians think that floodwaters where they came from was making farming very difficult so they …

For centuries, the British Royal Family has been a source of fascination and admiration around the world. From their glamorous weddings and stately homes to their charitable works and commitment to public service, there are so many interesting facts about the Royals that it can be hard to keep track of them all!