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English is the most preferred language on the web.

Languages Most Commonly Used On The Web

English dominates the online world with 54.4% of the top 10 million website using it as a content language.

March 13, 2018 16:29

Traditional fabrics sold in a marketplace in Ghana.

Major Ethnic Groups of Ghana

The Akan peoples comprise a significant portion of the people in Ghana today.

March 13, 2018 16:26

Gallos by sculptor Rubin Eynon was inspired by the legend of King Arthur. Editorial credit: Mark Godden / Shutterstock.com

King Arthur - World Leaders in History

King Arthur was the High King of the Kingdom of Camelot during the 5th century.

March 12, 2018 15:23

Environmental determinism associates societies' development with surrounding geographical environments.

What is Determinism?

Determinism is based on the belief of cause and effect.

March 12, 2018 14:38

A passenger ferry in the Halifax Harbour was named for Viola Desmond. Editorial credit: Algeo / Shutterstock.com.

Who Is Viola Desmond?

Viola Desmond is the first Canadian-born woman to be featured only on the Canadian $10 bill.

March 12, 2018 14:30

The concept of Maxwell's Demon violates the second law of thermodynamics.

What is Maxwell's Demon?

Maxwell's Demon is a concept that seeks to explain what happens when two objects are subjected to different degrees of heat.

March 12, 2018 14:05

Famous geographers have helped shape the information that we know about the world today.

10 Notable Geographers

Alexander von Humboldt is considered the father of modern geography.

March 9, 2018 17:40

With the advancements of modern medicine, the average life expectancy and therefore the percentage of senior citizens within the US continues to rise.

The US States With the Oldest Populations

Since the dawn of the 20th century, the total population of elderly in the United States has grown elevenfold.

March 8, 2018 16:25

Many churches and monasteries were built during the reign of Stephen the Great.

Stephen the Great - Figures in History

Stephen the Great ruled Moldavia between 1457 and 1504.

March 6, 2018 16:24

Per the Chinese Zodiac Calendar system, 2017 will be a year of the Rooster.

Calendars Used Around The World

While the Gregorian Calendar is the most widely used in the Western World today, many other traditional calendars continue to be important in certain regions.

March 6, 2018 16:19

Only about 1/3 of the countries around the world still allow the death penalty.

What is the Death Penalty?

Death penalty refers to the sentence of death imposed by a court of law on an offender who has committed a capital offense.

March 6, 2018 16:05

World Food Day is celebrated on October 16th.

What and When is World Food Day?

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th.

March 6, 2018 15:47

The Port of Turku, Finland. Finland is on the list of the world's least fragile states.

The World's Most Stable Countries

According to the Fragile States Index, which is compiled by the Fund for Peace, Finland, Norway, and Switzerland rank among the least fragile countries in the world.

March 6, 2018 12:46

Over half of the Syrian civil war victims are children. Editorial credit: Orlok / Shutterstock.com

What is the Syrian Refugee Crisis?

The Syrian refugee crisis has been named the most massive refugee and displacement crisis of our time.

March 6, 2018 12:40

New York is in forth place when it comes to registered sex offenders.

Number of Sex Offenders By State

When it comes to choosing where you want to live or raise your children, avoiding hot spots for sex offenses may be something worth considering. Taking a look at registered sex offenders by state in the United States, we see that California has the unfortunate claim of leading the way.

March 6, 2018 11:37