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The orchid family is the largest within the monocot clade.

What is a Monocot?

A monocot, short for monoctyledon, are flowering plants that have only one cotyledon.

May 2, 2018 13:06

Sixteen states, along with the District of Columbia, are separated from water bodies by just one other state.

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

Moscow's skyline is dominated with high-rise buildings.

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

The Learning Tower of Pisa (right) beside the Pisa Cathedral.

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

Snakes use their tongues to smell and taste around them.

Can Snakes Smell?

Do snakes have any sense of smell?

May 1, 2018 12:29

Rowhouses in San Francisco. Housing in San Francisco comes at a very high price.

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

A crowded street in Manhattan, New York. Editorial credit: View Apart / Shutterstock.com.

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

The first No Tobacco Day was held in 1988.

What and When Is World No Tobacco Day?

World No Tobacco Day is celebrated annually on May 31.

April 30, 2018 23:40

Great White Sharks can reach swimming speeds as fast as 25 miles per hour.

How Fast Do Sharks Really Swim?

Sharks usually swim at a speed of 1.5 miles per hour.

April 30, 2018 15:02

At low tide, Perce Rock is linked to the mainland by a sandbar.

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 Royal Gorge Bridge, the tallest bridge in the United States.

The Tallest Bridges in the United States

The Royal Gorge Bridge is the tallest bridge in the United States.

April 27, 2018 17:14

Nebraska is encircled by three states on either side from the nearest gulf, bay, or ocean.

Which Is The Only Triply Landlocked State Of The US?

Only one US state is triply landlocked.

April 27, 2018 16:49

The flag of West Virginia features the West Virginia coat of arms on a white field with a blue border.

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

The Golden Rock sits atop a granite outcropping in the Eastern Yoma Mountains.

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

Moai statues carved by the Rapa Nui people on Easter Island.

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

Japan is a country composed of more than 6,000 islands.

The Island Countries of Asia

There are nine island nations in Asia, including Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia.

April 26, 2018 21:37

The Bosporus is a narrow strait that divides the city of Istanbul in Turkey.

What and Where Is The Bosporus?

The Bosporus strait separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey.

April 26, 2018 14:50

A construction boom has led to Mumbai's skyline to be dominated by skyscrapers. Editorial credit: SNEHIT / Shutterstock.com

The Tallest Buildings in Mumbai

Mumbai is ranked as the 6th city in the world with the most skyscrapers.

April 26, 2018 12:34

The United Kingdom is an island nation composing of the island of Great Britain and other islands.

What Continent Is The United Kingdom In?

The United Kingdom, composed of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, is located off the north-western mainland portion fo the continent of Europe.

April 26, 2018 12:30

WiFi technology has grown to become an essential party of the modern city.

Who Invented WiFi?

Australia Dr. John O'Sullivan is credited with developing the technology that eventually led to the WiFi we know today.

April 26, 2018 12:18