Society

The Mafia in the U.S. originated in Italian immigrant areas in East Harlem, Brooklyn or the Lower East Side in New York during the late 19th and early 20th century.

February 16, 2020 12:41

The cost of living in the US varies significantly from state to state. Hawaii is regarded as the most expensive state to live in.

February 16, 2020 12:21

There are countries where the legal trade of wildlife is regulated, but when we are talking about wildlife trafficking, we are mostly thinking about illegal activities.

February 16, 2020 12:21

Over the years, some women have been able to break the gender barrier and have fought to become first in their fields.

February 15, 2020 14:41

While a few elements will forever remain a part of the Summer Olympic Games, the sporting event has evolved dramatically over the years.

February 15, 2020 03:02

Governing an entire country is not easy, but a degree from an excellent school, such as the prestigious Yale University, can be a great help.

February 15, 2020 01:59

Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a religious and cultural celebration in honor of Saint Patrick of Ireland who was one of the people who brought Christianity to the Irish people.

February 14, 2020 23:57

China has been one of the most competitive nations in the Olympic Games since 1992. In terms of medals, China is ranked seventh with 608 medals, and this includes 237 gold medals in total.

February 14, 2020 23:17

The development of soccer as an entertainment industry led to the introduction of pay television that provides financial support to clubs and widens their scope of recruitment. Today, there are more than 13,300 foreign players in 2,351 teams recognized by FIFA.

February 14, 2020 02:49

The European Union’s motto “unity in diversity” emphasizes the role of linguistic diversity and language learning in promoting cohesion within the Union. Language unites people, strengthens cultural understanding, and allows access to other countries and cultures.

February 14, 2020 00:31

In the blind pursuit of its preservation, humanity keeps destroying the same things upon which their survival hangs upon entirely. So, what are some of the most horrifying scientific predictions that have been made regarding the future of humanity? 

February 13, 2020 15:09

Some of the major causes of selfie-related deaths are from fires, car accidents, falling off buildings, and drowning.

February 13, 2020 14:48

Other than being the smallest ethnic group in the country, the Asians had the lowest fertility rate in the US in 2018 at 1.525 children per woman.

February 13, 2020 08:46

In 2019, the European Union Council emphasized the need for EU citizens to speak at least two other languages other than their mother tongue. This would strengthen the union and help citizens communicate better.

February 12, 2020 10:15

The most prominent case of the bystander effect happened in 1964 when a young 28-year-old Catherine Genovese was brutally murdered at her apartment entrance.

February 11, 2020 14:32

There are only a handful of names in history that still incite such explosive reactions such as the Borgia family name.

February 11, 2020 14:32

The Turing test is a method used to determine if a machine can have human intelligence.

February 11, 2020 14:30

Drinking the Kool-Aid is an expression that people use it to refer to a person that will continue to believe in a dangerous idea because it expects high rewards from it.

February 11, 2020 14:29

As the world prepares for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, here are some impactful moments of the Games worth noting.

February 11, 2020 01:02

Some of the tribes around the world have been experiencing a decline in their population because of several factors including malnutrition, epidemics, constant attacks by other superior tribes, and other natural causes.

February 11, 2020 01:01