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Countries That No Longer Exist
Since the turn of the 1900s, there have been a number of countries whose name and shape have changed as a result of politics and war.
February 28, 2018 16:49
What is the Nobel Prize?
A Swedish inventor, Alfred Nobel, first initiated the establishment of the Nobel Prize in 1895.
February 28, 2018 16:14
How Did Luxembourg Get Its Name?
Luxembourg and its capital city are named after a 10th century castle.
February 27, 2018 17:35
Why Was There So Much Crime in New York in the 1970s?
A reduction in the city's police force due to a financial crisis is thought to be a prime reason for the rise in crime in the 70s.
February 27, 2018 16:30
The Religious Composition of Puerto Rico
Roman Catholics make up 69.7% of the population of Puerto Rico.
February 27, 2018 11:54
Biggest Cities In Panama
Located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, Panama City is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Panama.
February 26, 2018 18:03
The Religious Composition Of Monaco
83.2% of the population of Monaco adhere to Christianity.
February 22, 2018 17:05
What Were The Barbary Wars?
The Barbary Wars were a series of conflicts that took place between 1801 and 1815 off the Barbary Coast in Northern Africa.
February 22, 2018 16:15
Islamic Countries Of The World
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Mauritania, and Yemen are the Islamic states of the world.
February 21, 2018 16:11
15 Countries Where People Work 60-Hour Weeks
Over 23% of workers in Turkey reported working 60-hour plus weeks in 2015.
February 20, 2018 18:01
Glasgow Cathedral - Notable Cathedrals
The Glasgow High Kirk was erected during the late 12th century.
February 20, 2018 17:34
Which Country First Adopted Time Zones?
New Zealand is thought to have been the first place to adopt a country-wide standard time.
February 20, 2018 17:28
Which Highway Was the First Highway to Be Built in the United States?
Three states have claimed right to the title of first interstate highway.
February 20, 2018 16:22
What Was Operation Thunderbolt?
Also called The Entebbe Raid or Operation Entebbe, Operation Thunderbolt was the successful hostage rescue operation by the Israeli Defense Forces at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on the night of July 4, 1976.
February 20, 2018 15:44
10 US Cities With The Largest Homeless Populations
New York City and Los Angeles have the largest homeless populations in the US.
February 19, 2018 17:08
What Is A Living Museum?
A living museum is one where the past is recreated and often involves the use of costumed interpreters or historians.
February 19, 2018 14:28
Largest Film Industries in the World
According to data provided by Theatrical Market Statistics, these are the largest film industries in the world.
February 19, 2018 12:34
Who Are The 12 Imams Of Twelver Shia Islam?
Many Shia Muslims believe the last of these 12 successors to Muhammad, Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Mahdi, will rein in a new era of a righteous rule over the earth.
February 16, 2018 16:44
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