Which Species Make Up the Animal Kingdom?
With more than 1,000,000 species, insects represent the largest subgroup of life on Earth.
November 27, 2017 17:47
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What Was the Vela Incident?
The Vela Incident, or the South Atlantic Flash, was a mysterious double flash of light which occurred on September 22, 1979.
November 27, 2017 16:31
What is a Vassal State?
A vassal state is a state that ranks secondary to another.
November 27, 2017 14:58
Who Were Satraps?
Satraps were the names given to those who governed provinces in the Median and Achaemenid Empires.
November 27, 2017 13:01
The States and Federal Territories of Malaysia
Malaysia is divided into thirteen states and three federal territories.
November 27, 2017 12:46
What is a Protectorate?
A protectorate is an independent territory that has special legal status.
November 27, 2017 12:20
The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World
As a train station is the first point of welcome for many newcomers, it is important that it make a good first impression.
November 24, 2017 16:20
How Long Does it Take To Get to the Moon?
It took 51 hours and 49 minutes for Apollo 11 to land on the Moon.
November 24, 2017 14:23
How Many People Died on the Titanic?
1,514 people died in the sinking of the Titanic.
November 24, 2017 14:15
What Was the Irish Free State?
The Irish Free State was born of the 1922 Anglo-Irish Treaty.
November 24, 2017 13:47
How Long Was the Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War lasted approximately 20 years, from from November 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975.
November 24, 2017 13:20
Countries With the Highest Percentage of Rural Residents
Liechtenstein, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea are among the countries of the world with a significant populations living in rural areas.
November 24, 2017 12:55
What is Suzerainty?
The word suzerainty comes from the word "upper-sovereign".
November 24, 2017 12:16
What are the Largest Bear Species?
The polar bear is the largest species of bear in the world.
November 23, 2017 16:52
What are Velvet Worms?
Velvet worms are a subgroup of animals known for their soft-bodied, worm-like appearance.
November 23, 2017 16:10
Does it Snow in Brazil?
When it comes to snow, Brazil is a place people don't think of. However, it can snow in Brazil.
November 22, 2017 16:49
What is Manorialism?
Manorialism was a guiding economic principle in the rural economy of the feudal system.
November 22, 2017 16:30
Non-Self-Governing Territories of the World
According to the United Nations system, a non-self-governing territory refers to a territory whose people are yet to attain the full measure of self-government.
November 22, 2017 12:37
Why Did the Vietnam War Start?
Many events led up to the beginning of the Vietnam War.
November 22, 2017 11:40
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