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Bethlehem is sacred town in Christianity.

Holy Sites of Christianity

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are two main holy sites of Christianity.

October 3, 2018 15:23

Temple Mount, the holiest of all sites in Judaism.

Holy Sites of Judaism

Judaism is the tenth largest religious affiliation in the world. The religion, characterized by belief in one God, developed among Hebrews in ancient times.

October 3, 2018 15:17

During the time of the Great Awakening, church membership soared.

What Was the Second Great Awakening?

During the Second Great Awakening, church membership soared, especially in the Methodists and Baptist churches. New denominations were also formed.

October 3, 2018 14:55

Animals That Start With A

In this article, we will focus on animals that start with letter A.

October 3, 2018 14:40

Animal Names That Begin With X

There are two main names of animals that begin with the X namely X-Ray Tetra and the Xantus’s Hummingbird.

October 3, 2018 14:35

Some tetrapods, like seals, lost some of their limbs through evolution.

What Is a Tetrapod?

Tetrapods are a sub-group of animals known as Sarcopterygii.

October 3, 2018 14:26

Alpacas and llamas are both members of the camelid family found in South America.

What Is The Difference Between Llamas and Alpacas?

While they look alike, the llamas and alpacas can be distinguished through their physical appearance.

October 3, 2018 13:29

The flags of both Mauritania (left) and Pakistan (right) reflect the Islamic religion using the color green as well as a cresent and star.

Which Countries Have The Term "Islamic Republic" In Their Names?

Only four countries have "Islamic Republic" in their names.

October 2, 2018 17:35

Confluence of the Neman and Neris rivers in Kaunas, Lithuania.

What is a Confluence River?

A confluence is a river which is formed when two or more rivers combine to form a single channel of water.

October 2, 2018 17:19

The Spotted hyena is the most widespread of the four hyena species.

How Many Types Of Hyenas Live In The World Today?

There are four extant species of hyena.

October 2, 2018 16:59

What Kind of Plants Grow In Morocco?

Morocco is home to a great diversity of plant life.

October 2, 2018 12:39

A Canadian stamp showing the Doukhobor bedspread pattern. Editorial credit: rook76 / Shutterstock.com.

Who Are the Doukhobors?

The Doukhobors are a Spiritual Christian religious group that originated from Russia in the 18th century.

October 2, 2018 10:49

A weather measurement tool used for wind shear alerts.

What is Wind Shear?

Wind shear refers to a change in the wind direction and/or wind speed as the height changes in the atmosphere

October 2, 2018 10:47

The Holy Cities of Hinduism

The Hindu religion recognizes seven Holy Cities commonly known as the Sapta Puri. The cities are Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Dvaraka and Ujjain.

October 2, 2018 09:06