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The Costa Concordia, which would sink in 2012, seen here in 2009 in Spain. Editorial credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock.com.

The Worst Maritime Disasters in Modern Time

Significant shipping disasters have cost the lives of many people over time.

June 16, 2017 11:53

Typical housing in London, United Kingdom. Housing costs contribute to London being one of the world's most expensive in which to live.

The Most Expensive Cities in the World

According to the Economics Intelligence Unit's Cost of Living survey for 2016, these countries are the world's most expensive.

June 15, 2017 14:33

The main tower of Moscow State University is the world's tallest educational building.

The Tallest Educational Buildings In The World

The Main building of Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia is the world's tallest educational building.

June 13, 2017 16:51

The Largest Tennis Stadiums In The World

With a capacity of 23,200 spectators, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, a tennis stadium with an outdoor retractable-roof in New York City, US, is the largest of its kind in the world.

June 7, 2017 12:17

City residents walk the Chicago boardwalk.

What is the Population of Chicago?

With a population of 2.7 million, Chicago is the most populated city in the US state of Illinois

May 29, 2017 12:05

Life expectancy at birth is a good indicator of quality of life within a country.

Nations Where Newborn Boys Are Least Likely To Reach Age 65

These ten countries have the lowest predicted survival rate for newborn boys in the world.

May 24, 2017 17:59

Southeast Asia is an area rich with ancient history.

Timeline of South Asian History

South Asia has a long and rich history of human civilization, kingdoms, and countries.

May 18, 2017 16:46

How deep of a hole can we drill in the Earth?

What Is The Kola Super Deep Borehole?

The Kola Superdeep Borehole is the deepest borehole in the world and resulted from a scientific drilling by the Russians on the Kola Peninsula between May 1970 and 1992.

May 11, 2017 17:26

Jakarta, the largest city in Indonesia as well as its capital.

Biggest Cities In Indonesia

The republic of Indonesia is a sovereign state that is predominately located Southeast Asia, although some territories do stretch into Oceania.

May 1, 2017 14:36

Personal computer use has grown considerably in recent decades.

Countries With The Most Personal Computers Per Capita

Switzerland leads the world with 65 personal computers per 100 residents, followed by the United States and Sweden.

May 1, 2017 12:21

While the Northridge fault caused the costliest earthquake thus far, experts predict that possible earthquake on San Andreas fault could be worse. Editorial credit: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com.

America's Most Disastrous And Expensive Earthquakes

Nearly all of the most damaging earthquakes in the United States have been centered in California.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Mortality rate worldwide - depicted by a grave.

Causes Of Death In Countries With The Highest Mortality Rates

Some countries have remarkably high mortality rate due to illnesses.We cover mortality rates (per 100,000 population), by cause.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Flooding brought on by torrential monsoon rains leaves large parts of southern Asia underwater sweeping away homes, farmlands and livelihoods. Editorial credit: Robert Fowler / Shutterstock.com.

The Most Expensive Floods In The World

Thailand, China and India have all been hit by devastating floods during torrential monsoon rains in recent history.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Global Peace Index (GPI) is there to try to measure or calculate a regions peacefulness.

The 20 Most Peaceful Countries In The World

The world's peaceful countries based on the Global Peace Index, which takes into account the levels of safety, conflict and militarization.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Cathay Pacific Airways airbus. Editorial credit: Ryan Fletcher / Shutterstock.com.

Safest Airlines By JACDEC Index

Cathay Pacific Airways has the honour of safest airline in the world according to the JACDEC Safety Index. While Emirates and EVA Air take 2nd and 3rd respectfully.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Russia has the number 3 stop in electricity consumption

Electricity Consumption By Country

China takes the number one spot when it comes to the highest electricity consomption in the world mainly because of it population but also because of many other reasons seen below.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Vienna Hofburg Imperial Palace at day, - Austria

Best Quality Of Life Index, City

If your looking to make a move and are looking for the best place to live, take a look at this list where you will find the best cities worldwide with the best quality of life.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Despite being one of the world's major economic superpowers, Japan has nearly the lowest birthrate in the world

Lowest Birth Rates In The World By Country

Developed countries in Europe and East Asia have some of the lowest birth rates worldwide. What are the causes and effects?

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tuberculosis has infected one third of the world's population and kills well over a million people yearly, often infecting those also infected with HIV. It is a major point of concern for many of the countries with the highest mortality rates worldwide.

Countries With the Highest Death Rate

Issues related to violence and healthcare have resulted in high crude death rates in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Labor force calculations include not only those actively working within a country, but also those capable of working and seeking jobs who remain unemployed.

Labor Force By Country

A major factor in sustaining any country’s economy is its labor force. Countries such as the United States and China connect high GDP, total population, and labor force size.

April 25, 2017 12:31