10 Largest Mass Burial Grounds In The World
Far too many of the world's citizens have been forced to come face to face with the stark reality of death on a large scale.
June 14, 2020 15:04
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The Top 10 Coal Producers Worldwide
There are some countries that produce more coal than anywhere else on earth. Learn more about the world's largest coal producers.
June 14, 2020 12:38
How Many People Die Due To Snakebites In The US?
In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that about five people die each year from snakebites.
June 13, 2020 15:38
Largest Soybean-Producing Countries
From 2012 to 2020, the largest soybean producing countries were the Brazil, USA, Argentina, China, Paraguay, India, and Canada, in that order.
June 13, 2020 10:04
What and When Is Human Rights Day?
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10th.
June 11, 2020 13:51
Top Performing Nations In World Badminton Championships
Started in 1977, the BWF World Championships is a badminton tournament sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF) where China is the top performing nation.
June 6, 2020 14:50
What Are The Five Regional Groups Of The United Nations?
The UN Regional Groups refers to the geopolitical regional groups of the member states of the UN.
June 6, 2020 14:38
Countries That Surprisingly Don't Sell Coca-Cola
There are only two countries on the globe that do not currently sell Coke.
June 4, 2020 02:42
10 Countries Without Universal Healthcare
Most countries in the developed world have some form of universal healthcare system, but these countries do not.
May 30, 2020 06:39
Largest Meat-Producing Nations In The World
China produces the most meat while the USA consumes the most meat.
May 28, 2020 10:30
What Does Permanent Settlement Mean?
The Permanent Settlement was a special agreement between the East India Company and Bengali property owners to fix the revenues to be raised from the land.
May 26, 2020 08:55
Why Did South Carolina Fire On Fort Sumter?
The Battle of Fort Sumter lasted from April 12th to April 13th, 1861, and is generally considered to be the event that sparked the beginning of the American Civil War.
May 26, 2020 08:55
Countries With The Most Nurses And Midwives Per Capita
The top four are Scandinavian countries: Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, and Iceland. Their numbers range from around 16.3 to almost 18 nurses and midwives per 1,000 people.
May 22, 2020 13:55
Countries That Have Banned Assault-Style Firearms
New Zealand, Canada, and Australia have banned assault-style firearms to stop mass shootings.
May 18, 2020 09:16
Countries Where It Is Difficult To Buy A Gun
Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, and China have rigorous standards when it comes to purchasing firearms.
May 18, 2020 07:19
Countries That Don't Actually Use The Metric System
Out of the 195 sovereign countries, only three do not use the metric system. The United States is one of them.
May 13, 2020 12:01
How Many People Are Killed In Road Accidents In The US?
The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that 38,800 people died in the US in auto crashes in 2019.
May 13, 2020 09:52
10 Little Known Facts About China's One-Child Policy
How much do you know about China's One-child Policy? Hopefully the following ten facts will illuminate some of the lesser-known details.
May 12, 2020 12:42
Countries With Which The US Shares Maritime Borders
The US shares maritime borders with several countries, including Russia and Cuba. Here is a detailed look at these borders and where they lie in the US.
May 6, 2020 12:22
10 Most Historical And Impactful Feuds Of All Time
Throughout history, humankind witnessed many feuds. Some rivalries gave birth to amazing inventions that advanced our society, so feuds are not necessarily always bad.
May 5, 2020 08:49
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