World Facts

Measured from the base of the statue to the torch, the Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall.

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The next Olympic Games are set to occur in South Korea in 2018.

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Serfdom is a condition of bondage that existed in the High Middle Ages in Europe.

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Mawlid is is an Islamic religious festival celebrating the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed.

November 20, 2017 16:50

Omnivores and carnivores are both considered Secondary Consumers on the food chain.

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Affirmative action was adopted into the United States during the 1960's.

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The INF Netball World Cup competition has been dominated by Australia and New Zealand.

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The Vietnam War began on November 1, 1955 and ended on April 30, 1975.

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Thanksgiving is a North American holiday celebrated in Canada, the United States, and in certain parts of the Caribbean islands. Thanksgiving celebrations also exist in Liberia.

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is headquartered in the city of Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Denmark is known for having one of the most strict naming guidelines in the world.

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Australia is the best performer at the WSF World Team Squash Championships (Men's) with a total of 8 gold medals.

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Each country has different laws regulating the amount of annual days of paid leave.

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The idea of an Olympic Truce dates back to the days of Ancient Greece.

November 17, 2017 11:56

The Chinese Special Administrative Region of Macao is the world's top-earning gambling destination.

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The 1972 Olympic men's basketball final was one of the most controversial events in Olympic history.

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The olympic flame is generally lit by a participant in the Olympic Games.

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The following is a list of MLS teams competing in the United States (with a few teams based in Canada).

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With an area of approximately 116 square miles, Maldives is the smallest country of Asia by area.

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The following are the official sports which will be included in the 2018 winter games.

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