World Facts

Land grabbing is defined as the acquisition of large tracts of land either through purchase or lease.

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Venice consists of 118 islands ranked by bridges.

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The Atlantic Ocean is the world's largest drainage basin.

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These islands are known for their impressive number of endemic species.

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Certain languages are written with a script that goes from right to left.

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Socotra Island, in Yemen, is known for its impressive biodiversity. Here is a selection of some of the unique species found on Socotra.

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What is a Devil's Bridge and how many are there around the world?

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The Sabaeans were an ancient people who lived around the Arabian peninsula.

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Kleptocracy is term referring to corrupt government leaders who embezzle public funds for their own political and self gain.

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The invention of the first camera is therefore co-shared between Johann Zahn and Joseph Nicephore Niepce.

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George Stephenson is credited with the invention of the railroad.

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Frederick Graff Sr. is credited for the invention of the fire hydrant.

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Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Massachusetts are all technically commonwealths.

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The capital city of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou.

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Robert Peary is widely credited as being the first explorer to have reached the Geographic North Pole.

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Since the early 1900s, there have been approximately 25 new islands.

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About 10% of people on Earth are left handed.

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Maneuver warfare is a type of military strategy.

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The Guinea-Bissau Civil War lasted from 7 June 1998 to 10 May 1999.

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The War in Abkhazia happened in 1998.

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