Roald Dahl, the world-famous children's author, was born in Cardiff in 1916. His best-selling books have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Dahl lived in a Tudor home across the street from Llandaff Cathedral School, where he read his stories to the students.
Related Facts
Did you Know? The famous Titanic movie was 17.7 reels long when released.
Did you Know? Indian Ocean has Unique Chemical and Physical Properties
A fantastic study snack is blueberries.
Did you Know? Mario has held 12 occupations
Female lobsters are active participants who make the first move.
Did you Know? Machu Picchu Is Earthquake-Proof
Did you Know? The Amazons once invaded Washington DC
Sixth fact about kaleidoscopes: Greek roots for the word
Just the wrong direction of the wind was blowing.
Braille started out as a military code called “night writing.”
Kimchi Is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Did you Know? Three Major Horror Franchises were inspired from the same serial killer.
Maine is one of the most expensive states in the US.
Muhamad Ali Is the Only Person Whose Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Is Not on the Ground
Netflix created special socks that automatically pause your TV when you fall asleep.
Did you Know? Cambodians celebrate the New Year in April
The Netherlands was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage
It was illegal to change a light bulb unless you’re a licensed electrician in Victoria, Australia
Did you Know? DC Comics finally gave batman's co-creator his due in2015.
Did you Know? Egypt is the home of world's largest Dam
The red stains and betel leaves in Myanmar
Did you Know? Moldova has a breakaway territory
In Hong Kong, the magical technique of Feng Shui is still widely practised.
Your Gynecologist isn't concerned about how you look.
Asthma Is Not All Wheezing.