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What Causes Lightning?
Lightning is the natural rapid electrostatic discharge that occurs during thunderstorms.
July 24, 2018 17:45
What Is the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)?
191 countries are party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
July 24, 2018 16:59
What and Where Are The Hopewell Rocks?
The Hopewell Rocks are located in the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick.
July 24, 2018 16:35
How Is the Arctic Region Defined?
Unlike the continent of Antarctica, the Arctic region is mostly made up of ocean and seas.
July 24, 2018 15:45
How Many Types Of Hippos Are There?
There are two species of hippos in the world today.
July 24, 2018 15:03
Extreme Points of Finland
The northernmost, southernmost, easternmost, and westernmost points of Finland.
July 24, 2018 14:55
What Is The Capital Of The Philippines?
Manila was established as the capital city of the Philippines on June 24, 1976 by a presidential order.
July 24, 2018 14:33
Where Are The Balkan Mountains Located?
The Balkan Mountains range divides Bulgaria into northern and southern halves.
July 24, 2018 14:28
When Did Afghanistan Became a Country?
Afghanistan gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1919.
July 24, 2018 14:20
Who Invented the Washing Machine?
The true inventor of the washing machine is not known. However, an early English patent dates back to 1791.
July 24, 2018 12:30
What Do The Colors And Symbols Of The Flag Of Syria Mean?
The flag of Syria is a horizontal tricolour of red, white, and black.
July 24, 2018 11:09
Which States Use the Most Renewable Energy?
Vermont uses more renewable energy than any other state.
July 23, 2018 17:39
Who Invented the Stock Market?
Antwerp, Belgium is credited with having the world's first operational stock market.
July 23, 2018 17:18
What Continent Is Romania In?
Romania is found in the southeastern portion of the continent of Europe, bordering the Black Sea.
July 23, 2018 17:02
What Continent Is Denmark In?
Denmark, the southernmost Scandinavian nation, is located in the continent of Europe.
July 23, 2018 16:59
The Tallest Structures In The World
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest artificial structure in the world followed by the Tokyo Skytree and the Shanghai Tower.
July 23, 2018 16:47
Which Countries Border Israel?
Israel is bordered by Syria, Lebanon, Golan Heights, the West Bank, Jordan, the Gaza Strip, and Egypt.
July 23, 2018 14:04
The Ethnic Composition Of The Population Of Kansas
White is the most common cited ancestry in the state of Kansas.
July 23, 2018 12:18
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