U.S. Cities With the Highest Cancer Mortality Rates
Sacramento, California has a cancer mortality rate well above the national average, according to the Big Cities Health Organization.
December 19, 2017 12:40
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The World Atlas Best of 2017
We take a look at our favorite articles from the year 2017, taking us from the deserts of Namibia to the heights of Dubai hospitality.
December 19, 2017 12:34
Oregon State Flag
Oregon is the only American state to have a two-sided flag.
December 18, 2017 18:10
Why is the Ocean Salty?
The ocean is much more saline than other water bodies for a variety of reasons.
December 18, 2017 17:36
6 Famous Christmas Symbols and Their Origins
The origins and meanings behind some of Christmas's most important symbols.
December 18, 2017 15:19
Where Is The World's Highest Cricket Ground Located?
Located at an altitude of 8,018 ft, the Chail Cricket Ground is the highest cricket ground in the world.
December 18, 2017 14:35
Who Are the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers?
A number of countries are qualified to compete in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
December 18, 2017 12:35
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability, in a general sense, is the endurance of processes and systems.
December 15, 2017 11:32
What Was the Velvet Revolution?
The Velvet Revolution was the peaceful transferring of power in Czechoslovakia in 1989.
December 14, 2017 23:12
What is Uniformitarianism?
Uniformitarianism is the belief that the same natural laws that govern the universe have also occurred throughout the past.
December 14, 2017 16:42
What are Newton's Laws?
Newton's three Laws of Motion describe the behavior of an object after forces act on that object.
December 14, 2017 16:07
What Continent Is Austria In?
Austria is a landlocked country on the continent of Europe.
December 13, 2017 17:54
Could Africa Be The Most Populous Continent In The World In 2100?
According to estimates, Africa will account for 40% of the global population in 2100.
December 13, 2017 16:39
New Mexico State Flag
The flag of New Mexico features a red symbol of the sun on a yellow field.
December 13, 2017 16:22
How Many Islands are There in the World?
It is impossible to quantify the numbers of islands in the world.
December 13, 2017 16:16
What Continent is Morocco In?
Morocco is located in the northern region of the continent of Africa.
December 13, 2017 16:00
Colorado State Flag
The current form of the Colorado flag has been in use since March 31, 1964.
December 13, 2017 13:16
The World's Largest Dog Breeds
The following breeds of dogs are among the world's largest.
December 13, 2017 12:37
What Is the Informal Economy?
The informal economy generally refers to activities people do to make money that are not regulated by any government body.
December 13, 2017 11:51
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