Society

The largest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, with more than 7 million inhabitants in its metro area.

January 11, 2018 15:41

An adage is a short philosophical saying that has gained popularity through common and long term use.

January 10, 2018 16:54

American Sign Language is a sign language that has naturally evolved over time.

January 9, 2018 16:04

A Per diem is a fixed amount reimbursed by an organization for daily meals and temporary accommodation for work-related travel.

January 9, 2018 15:38

Vlad Impaler was the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Count Dracula.

January 5, 2018 11:21

Trypophobia is the phobia or extreme fear of clustered holes.

January 4, 2018 12:27

The Battle of Actium occurred in the Ionian Sea in 31 BC.

December 31, 2017 18:02

The Sukuma people are a Bantu ethnic group residing on the southeastern shores of Lake Victoria, Tanzania.

December 31, 2017 11:32

The Kikuyu are an ethnic tribe in Kenya.

December 29, 2017 11:12

Songkran refers to the traditional New Year celebrated in many parts of Asia.

December 22, 2017 16:48

Reports show that one in eight Americans smoke marijuana.

December 22, 2017 16:33

Origami is the art of folding paper into designs.

December 22, 2017 15:13

There are various depictions of Jesus as a child.

December 21, 2017 18:07

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that lasts for 8 nights and days.

December 21, 2017 17:13

Various types of fungi have been used for millennia as medicinal treatments.

December 21, 2017 16:28

Beethoven is well remembered for his nine symphonies, among his other works.

December 21, 2017 16:16

The next tournament of the World Rugby Cup will be held in 2019 in Japan.

December 21, 2017 13:52

Many animals were launched into space before astronauts to test the survivability.

December 20, 2017 16:33

How a small Scottish town became one of the world's top wedding destinations.

December 19, 2017 16:52

The Theravāda and the Mahāyāna are the two major schools of Buddhism.

December 19, 2017 16:41