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Many suburbs may be uniform in appearance, but there is still a great diversity of housing styles which exist in the United States.

The Most Popular House Styles in the United States

There are a variety of different house styles that can be found across the United States.

May 30, 2018 14:33

What Animals Live in Iceland?

Out of the animals found in Iceland, 28 species are mammals.

May 30, 2018 12:47

Justinian I, the Byzantine emperor with the archbishop Maximianus of Constantinople.

What Was the Plague of Justinian?

The Plague of Justinian wreaked havoc on ancient Rome.

May 30, 2018 01:40

Same-sex Dutch couples were among the first to have their marriages officially recognized at the national level.

The First Countries to Legalize Gay Marriage

Dated by full national recognition nationwide, the Dutch were trailblazers in the modern era recognition of same-sex marriages.

May 29, 2018 15:17

A memorial statue to the Battle of Svensksund in Finland. Editorial credit: Juha Hopponen / Shutterstock.com.

What Were The Russo-Swedish Wars?

The Russo-Swedish Wars took place between the 12th and 19th centuries.

May 29, 2018 04:37

432 Park Avenue. Editorial credit: The World in HDR / Shutterstock.com.

The Tallest Residential Buildings in the World

Completed in 2015, 432 Park Avenue in New York City is the world's tallest residence.

May 28, 2018 17:12

A view of a busy street in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand.

The Biggest Cities In Thailand

Located in the Chao Phraya River Delta, Bangkok is the most populous city of Thailand, and also serves as the capital of the country.

May 28, 2018 15:23

The Australian Aboriginal flag flying at Sydney City Hall. Editorial credit: ArliftAtoz2205 / Shutterstock.com.

The Indigenous Peoples of Australia

The term Indigenous or Aboriginal Australians refers to two major groups of people who were the original inhabitants of the island of Australia and surrounding areas.

May 28, 2018 12:10

Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan were two of Perkin's School's most famous students. Editorial credit: catwalker / Shutterstock.com

What Is The Perkins School for the Blind?

Perkins School for the Blind has a famous history, including the education of deaf-blind students Laura Bridgman and Helen Keller.

May 28, 2018 10:50

Wax figure of Helen Keller. Editorial credit: spatuletail / Shutterstock.com

Who Was Helen Keller?

Although Helen Keller was both deaf and blind, she overcame her language barriers and attended university, becoming a political activist, author, and lecturer.

May 28, 2018 10:37

Howe's school was based on the Royal Institution for Blind Youth in Paris, picture above.

Who Was Samuel Gridley Howe?

Dr. Howe is best known for his work as the founder and director of the Perkins School for the Blind, and for working with blind and deaf-blind children such as Laura Bridgman.

May 28, 2018 10:33