Continents Of The World By Degree Of Urbanization
North America is the most urbanized continent in the world.
May 2, 2018 16:03
World Facts
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What is a Brownfield?
A brownfield refers to land that is contaminated by previous industrial activity.
May 2, 2018 13:22
What is a Monocot?
A monocot, short for monoctyledon, are flowering plants that have only one cotyledon.
May 2, 2018 13:06
The Singly Landlocked States Of The United States
The US has 16 states and the District of Columbia that are singly landlocked.
May 2, 2018 12:09
Cities with the Most High-Rise Buildings
A building is considered a high-rise if it has more than 12 floors.
May 1, 2018 16:22
Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean?
The lean is due to one side of the building sinking into soft ground.
May 1, 2018 12:42
10 of the World's Most Expensive Cities to Live In
Several American and European cities top the list of the world's most expensive cities to live in, as well as a handful of Asian cities.
May 1, 2018 12:04
Countries With More Than 100 Million People
There are 13 countries in the world with populations of over 100 million people: China, India, United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, Mexico, Japan, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.
May 1, 2018 11:46
What and When Is World No Tobacco Day?
World No Tobacco Day is celebrated annually on May 31.
April 30, 2018 23:40
How Fast Do Sharks Really Swim?
Sharks usually swim at a speed of 1.5 miles per hour.
April 30, 2018 15:02
What is Unique About Percé Rock?
Percé Rock, located in the Gaspesie region of Quebec, is one of the world's largest natural arches sitting in water.
April 30, 2018 14:11
The Tallest Bridges in the United States
The Royal Gorge Bridge is the tallest bridge in the United States.
April 27, 2018 17:14
Which Is The Only Triply Landlocked State Of The US?
Only one US state is triply landlocked.
April 27, 2018 16:49
West Virginia State Flag
The flag of West Virginia was approved in 1929 after modifications to the original 1863 state flag.
April 27, 2018 15:38
What and Where Is the Golden Rock?
The Buddhist pilgrimage site of Kyaiktiyo Pagoda or the Golden Rock is located in Burma.
April 27, 2018 15:29
The Islands of Insular Chile
Insular Chile refers to a group of scattered islands in the Chilean Sea that belong to the sovereign nation of Chile.
April 26, 2018 22:18
The Island Countries of Asia
There are nine island nations in Asia, including Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia.
April 26, 2018 21:37
What and Where Is The Bosporus?
The Bosporus strait separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey.
April 26, 2018 14:50
The Tallest Buildings in Mumbai
Mumbai is ranked as the 6th city in the world with the most skyscrapers.
April 26, 2018 12:34
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