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Sortition aims to achieve equal participation.

What is Sortition?

Sortition refers to a random selection of participants with the aim of equal representation of various socioeconomic backgrounds, such as age, education, gender, and location.

December 2, 2019 12:00

Carl Linnaeus, for whom the Linneaeus system of taxonomy is named after.

The Linnaeus System of Taxonomy

The Linnaeus system of taxonomy is a set of rules for naming all living species.

December 2, 2019 11:54

Two women walk through the streets of Brussels. Editorial credit: Werner Lerooy / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Ethnic Groups And Nationalities In Belgium

The Flemish people, who are generally Dutch speakers, are the largest demographic group in Belgium.

November 26, 2019 13:25

The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University. It was designed by Minoru Yamasaki. Editorial credit: EQRoy / Shutterstock.com.

Famous American Architects: 10 Names to Know

Notable American architects include Frank Lloyd Wright, Daniel Burnham, and I.M. Pei.

November 25, 2019 16:35

Population and community are two different concepts but are inter-related.

What Is The Difference Between A Community And A Population?

A population refers to a collection of organisms of the same species.

November 22, 2019 15:18

A 3D illustration of the measles virus, zoomed in.

Countries by Measles Cases

Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral infection that commonly infects children.

November 22, 2019 11:46

Every September 8, since 1967, the world celebrates International Literacy Day.

What Percentage Of The Global Population Is Literate?

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) seeks to ensure the entire world is literate by 2030.

November 21, 2019 14:57

A McDonald's location in Chengdu, China. Editorial credit: testing / Shutterstock.com.

How Many McDonalds Locations Are There in the World?

McDonald's was opened in California, United States in the 1950s and has expanded considerably throughout the globe ever since.

November 20, 2019 13:49

Young Nelson Mandela and his birthplace of Mvezo on South Africa 10 rand note.

When And Where Was Nelson Mandela Born?

Nelson Mandela was born Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on July 18, 1918.

November 17, 2019 21:48

The New Zealand pigeon or Kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) is endemic and native bird species on New Zealand.

Iconic Endemic Birds Of New Zealand

New Zealand is known for its incredible avian diversity and endemism.

November 15, 2019 13:29

An example of a bunker in the Albanian countryside.

Why is Albania Covered in Bunkers?

Today, the bunkers of Albania provide a niche tourist site. But how did these unique structures ever come to be in the first place?

November 12, 2019 15:01

Multi ethnic group of people holding the word Canada.

Canadian Provinces/Territories With The Highest Population Of Black Canadians

Ontario has the highest proportion of Black Canadians in the population.

November 11, 2019 15:14

Nighttime view of Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.

The Largest Cities In Azerbaijan

Baku, the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, is also the lowest lying national capital in the world.

November 8, 2019 14:26

How the LGBT Rainbow Flag Came to Be

The "Rainbow Flag" that represents the LGBT community has its origins in San Francisco in the 1970s.

November 7, 2019 11:48

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia is the largest coral reef system in the world.

Interesting Facts About Australia

Did you know that rock art, which is indigenous to Australia, is the richest and oldest of all art movements?

November 6, 2019 16:36

Brief Biography of Pancho Villa

The story of Pancho Villa, also known as the "Mexican Robin Hood".

November 6, 2019 13:57

Countries vaccinating children between the ages of 12 and 24 months have had a major impact in eliminating these preventable diseases altogether.

DPT Immunization Rates by Country

We look at the countries demonstrating the ability to most effectively provide immunizations against diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus to children before they reach two years of age.

November 5, 2019 11:18