How Many Refugees Does the United States Take In?
In 2016, the United States admitted 84,995 refugees, the highest number reported since the year 1999.
May 31, 2017 14:19
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Canadian Cities by Unemployment Rate
Finding a job in Canada can be a difficult task, and this level of difficulty will vary depending on what part of the country you are searching in.
May 31, 2017 12:28
Who Were the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)?
Long reviled by most outsiders, the KKK believes in the superiority of "whites" and Protestants over other peoples.
May 31, 2017 11:16
The Hungarian Revolution of 1956
In 1956, a nationwide revolt against the Hungarian's People's Republic broke out.
May 30, 2017 12:14
How Many People Immigrate to the United States Per Year?
Immigration is a source of population growth for the United States, with new residents coming from all over the world.
May 30, 2017 12:12
The Loatian Civil War
The Loatian War, also known as the Secret War, was fought between the Communist Pathet Lao and the Royal Lao Government between 1953 and 1975.
May 30, 2017 11:56
What is Universal Basic Income?
Universal basic income is gaining traction in some countries, although some do wonder whether or not it is a right fit for the United States.
May 30, 2017 11:43
How Much Do Illegal Immigrants Cost?
In the United States, the concept of undocumented immigrants is highly controversial.
May 30, 2017 11:40
Where Is Bohemia?
Bohemia refers to a historical region in present-day Czechia (or Czech Republic).
May 30, 2017 11:38
Why Is There a Virginia and a West Virginia?
Differences between state residents led to the creation of West Virginia.
May 29, 2017 16:57
10 Examples of Constructed Languages
A constructed language refers to a language that has been scientifically derived, instead of having developed naturally.
May 29, 2017 16:52
Kaliningrad - A Piece of Russia Between Poland and Lithuania
When looking at a map, many are often surprised to see this small section of land marked as Russia. Why is this so?
May 29, 2017 16:44
The 5 Most Expensive Grammar Errors of All Time
Never underestimate the value of a correctly placed comma.
May 29, 2017 16:38
What Was a Flak Tower?
Flak towers were large blockhouses that were constructed in Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna throughout the time of Nazi rule.
May 29, 2017 14:34
US Cities Who Spend the Most of Their Income on Housing
Based on data from the Big Cities Health Coalition, these are the cities who spend 35% or more of their income on housing.
May 29, 2017 14:27
Least Widely Spoken Languages In The World
The world is home to a wealth of languages spoken. This is a sample of some of the languages with the least distribution.
May 29, 2017 14:21
What is a Feral Child?
A feral child has lived in isolation from human contact starting from a very young age.
May 29, 2017 12:59
The Levittowns of the United States
Throughout the 20th century, the builder Levitt & Sons Inc. designed planned communities known as Levittowns in the United States.
May 29, 2017 12:16
Falun Gong - Modern Chinese Spirituality
Falun Gong is a modern Chinese Spiritual practice that involves both qigong movement and meditation
May 29, 2017 11:38
Where Are Women Least Likely To Hold Senior Roles?
Unfortunately, gender equality in the workplace has not yet been achieved. These countries have the least number of employed women in executive positions.
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