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An X-ray of lungs infected with tuberculosis.

The Countries Least Affected By Tuberculosis

The number of new and relapse cases of tuberculosis changes every year, and can differ greatly from country to country.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Children are the most susceptible to the potentially deadly effects of Measles.

Measles (MMR) Vaccination Rate by Country

These countries are excellent examples of the worldwide effort to protect humanity from this deadly virus.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Swiss Federal government, ranked first globally by the Prosperity Index, conducts its most important affairs within the Federal Palace in Bern.

The 25 Best Governments In The World

Switzerland and New Zealand are said to have the best governments according to the Legatum Institute

April 25, 2017 12:31

Hospitals in West Africa are often drastically underfunded and severely understaffed compared to the standards of developed countries.

25 Countries With Limited Access To Health Care

Africa is home to twenty-four of the twenty-six countries with the fewest numbers of doctors per capita.

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An elderly Japanese couple hitting the weights. Home to many supercentenarians, 26.3% of the island nation's population is 65 years of age or older.

Countries With The Largest Aging Population In The World

Known for its increasing number of elderly, Japan has the most aged citizens in its borders, with Italy close behind.

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Syrian expatriates reigister to enter the Vinojug refugee camp in the Macedonian municipality of Gevgelija. Violence in Syria has displaced millions of its people.

Which Country Produces The Most Refugees?

Most refugees today come from Syria as a result of the ongoing conflict in the country, but also from other countries.

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Like the candle on the cake, many aspects of life become a question mark for those suffering from dementia & Alzheimer's.

Countries With The Highest Rates Of Deaths From Dementia

Deaths related to dementia & Alzheimer's are common occurences in Scandinavia and English-speaking North America.

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A Sari robe produced in Mauritius. Almost 1 in every 3 dollars of value added to the island nation's economy from manufacturing come from textiles.

National Economies Most Reliant Upon Textiles

The contribution of value added from the textile industry, relative to the aggregate of manufacturing sectors, is highest in Mauritius and Albania.

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Cars line up to participate in the 2016 Monte Carlo Rally, held in the tiny nation of Monaco, where motor vehicle ownership is the highest in the world.

Countries With The Most Automobiles Per Capita

In certain affluent countries, there are almost as many operational, 4-wheeled, motor vehicles as there are people.

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Despite modern advances in many steps of the production process, shoemaking can be tedious, and requires a high level of skill, technique, and coordination.

Top Shoe Manufacturing Countries

The two most populous countries, with billions of feet to be shod, are also those producing the most footwear annually.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Windmills, such as this one in Stompetoren, have used wind power to pump and drain water from large parts of the Netherlands for centuries.

Countries With The Most Land Reclaimed From Seas & Wetlands

For generations, civilizations have drained sea lands when terrestrial spaces could no longer support their human populations.

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Rooftop view of al-Qarawiyyin (or Al Quaraouiyine), established as an Islamic madrasa in Fes, Morocco in 869.

What Are The Oldest Universities In The World?

Like many historical lists, this is a truly controversial one, as different establishments' respective datings and definitions differ.

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The Monte d'Accoddi altar, on the Italian island of Sardinia, was constructed around 6,000 years ago.

Oldest Places Of Worship Still Standing

Not surprsingly, the areas serving as the "cradles of civiization" dominate this list.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The front page of the Constitution of San Marino, created in 1600.

Oldest Constitutions Still Being Used Today

These nations have the longest standing, codified, legal, national constitutions that are still effective as of March, 2016.

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Tenerife-North/Los Rodeos Airport in the Spanish Canary Islands (pictured) was the site of the most fatal plane crash in history.

Deadliest Plane Crashes In History

A bomb set off a series of events that led to almost 600 deaths at Los Rodeos Airport in Tenerife, Canary Islands in 1977.

April 25, 2017 12:31

With all 10 hailing from the most heated days of the Arms Race amidst the US-USSR Cold War, it is little wonder that people around the world lived in fear at the time.

Most Powerful Bombs In History

While the US has 9 of the top 10, they all pale in comparison to one USSR-produced monstrosity of a weapon.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Statistics indicate that Americans truly do love their canine pals.

Countries With The Most Dogs Worldwide

A look at global populations of mankind's best friends.

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A Beninese doctor attends to a patient. With a scarcity of medical resources, it is thought that diabetes often goes underdiagnosed in Benin and much of Africa.

Countries With The Lowest Rates Of Diabetes

The lowest rates of diabetes among nations' respective adult populaces are found in Africa and former Soviet Republics, though the data can be misleading.

April 25, 2017 12:31

This van in Sydney pays homage to the love many Australians have for cannabis, and its airbrushing calls for lawmakers there to legalize marijuana use.

Marijuana Use By Region Of The World

According to the UN Office on Drugs & Crime, North Americans and Oceanians lead the way.

April 25, 2017 12:31

But a small part of the hundreds of miles comprising the fascinating Mammoth Cave system.

Longest Cave Systems In The World

In excess of 400 miles, and more tunnels still being found, "Mammoth" Cave is aptly named.

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