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Sometimes governments go to extreme lengths to protect its borders from the perceived threat of illegal immigration.

How Much Do Illegal Immigrants Cost?

In the United States, the concept of undocumented immigrants is highly controversial.

May 30, 2017 11:40

Tábor, a city that is located in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

Where Is Bohemia?

Bohemia refers to a historical region in present-day Czechia (or Czech Republic).

May 30, 2017 11:38

A sign differentiating between Virginia and West Virginia.

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

Conjugations between English and Esperanto.

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

The beautiful Russian city of Kaliningrad is located at the mouth of the River Pregolya.

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

Word choice can truly make or break a sentence.

The 5 Most Expensive Grammar Errors of All Time

Never underestimate the value of a correctly placed comma.

May 29, 2017 16:38

An old flak tower seen here in Vienna, Austria.

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

The suburbs of Los Angeles, California. Many residents of Los Angeles spend a wide percentage of their income on housing.

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

A chalkboard featuring some of the world's most widely used languages. Did you know there are also languages with very few speakers?

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

Tarzan Falls, Guam. The Legend of Tarzan is an example of feral child folklore.

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

An aerial view of Levittown, Pennsylvania.

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

Meditation is a major aspect of Falun Gong.

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

Gender equality has still yet to be achieved in most countries across the world.

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.

May 29, 2017 11:30

A blood test is the only way to confirm HIV infection.

Countries With The Highest Rates Of HIV Among Young Men

HIV is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and can be acquired through sexual intercourse or the transfer of blood or other bodily fluids.

May 29, 2017 11:24

Ranks are an important feature that help make a city accessible.

Most Accessible Cities in the United States

This data is provided by a study conducted by WalletHub, which analyzed economy, quality of life, and health care for people who are living with disabilities across the United States.

May 26, 2017 17:25