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Editorial credit: ladderadder / Shutterstock.com. The Cafe Van Gogh in Provence was the inspiration for Van Gogh's painting.

Famous Artwork: Café Terrace at Night

The Café Terrace at Night is a painting done by Vincent van Gogh.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Editorial credit: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com. Hopper was inspired by New York diners at night for his masterpiece, "Nighthawks".

Famous Artwork: Nighthawks

Nighthawks is a painting by Edward Hopper that was completed in 1942.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Impression, Sunrise is credited for starting the Impressionist movement.

Impression, Sunrise by Monet

Impression, Sunrise is a painting completed in 1872 by Claude Monet.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Editorial credit: Sergey Goryachev / Shutterstock.com. A French stamp pays tribute to The Card Players, circa 1961.

Famous Artwork: The Card Players

The Card Players is a series of paintings by Paul Cezanne.

August 1, 2017 18:14

What Languages are Spoken in Bolivia?

Bolivia's constitution identifies 39 official languages.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Three of America's seven Founding Fathers.

Who Were the "Founding Fathers"?

The seven Founding Fathers of the United States helped lead the American Revolution and were involved in the creation of the United States of America.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Countries Who Consume the Most Vodka

Russia consumes the most vodka, according to Euromonitor.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Which Country Drinks the Most Wine?

According to research by the Wine Institute, the small mountainous country of Andorra consumes the most wine.

August 1, 2017 18:14

The controversial helicopter hieroglyph is said to depict a helicopter.

What is an Out Of Place Artifact?

An out of place artifact is an artifact found that is incongruous with the time period it is supposed to represent.

August 1, 2017 18:14

The effects of bed bugs can include psychological damage.

Which Cities Have the Most Bed Bugs?

According to pest inspectors Orkin, these cities struggle the most with the problem of bed bugs.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Fun Facts about Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa.

August 1, 2017 18:14

Editorial credit: www.hollandfoto.net / Shutterstock.com. The Van Gogh Museum, in Amsterdam, is named for artist Vincent van Gogh.

Famous Artists: Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh is an artist known for painting The Starry Night.

August 1, 2017 18:14

A statue of the 40th US President erected in Budapest, Hungary. Some credit Reagan's diplomacy with helping to topple the former USSR & Eastern Bloc.

Ronald Reagan - 40th President Of The United States

Though his economic and diplomatic policies remain controversial today, America's 40th president was also undeniably charismatic.

July 28, 2017 14:54

Abraham Lincoln – 16th President

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.

July 28, 2017 14:45

Depending on who you ask, the 7th President of the United States has been regarded as a hero, a villain, and everything in between.

Andrew Jackson – the 7th President of the United States

Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States.

July 28, 2017 14:43

Representative from across the EU converge in the European Parliament.

How Many Countries Are In the EU?

With the 2016 departure of the United Kingdom, the geopolitical and economic entity currently has 27 remaining members.

July 28, 2017 14:12

The ostrich is the largest living bird in the world.

Interesting Facts About Ostriches

The largest living bird on the planet, these giant flightless creatures run at incredible speeds and employ a variety of defensive measures against potential predators.

July 27, 2017 18:09