World Facts

The paper clip is believed to have been invented by Johan Vaaler in Norway in 1899.

September 6, 2019 11:16

Malaysian dishes include roti canai, murtabak, and ayam madu.

September 6, 2019 11:12

Áras an Uachtaráin serves as the official residence of the President of Ireland.

September 5, 2019 16:46

Many, but not all, of the country's least-visited national parks are in Alaska.

September 5, 2019 16:41

Horses are important part of the Mongolian culture.

September 5, 2019 16:06

Socotra, Masirah Island, and Lakshadweep are the largest islands in the Arabian Sea.

September 5, 2019 15:41

Belize is bordered by Mexico and Guatemala.

September 5, 2019 12:24

Melitta Bentz invented the first drip coffee maker in 1908.

September 4, 2019 16:49

Paleontology and archeology are two distinct fields of study with different goals.

September 4, 2019 16:04

Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a chemist and pharmacist, is credited with the invention of Coca-Cola.

September 4, 2019 15:49

From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal, these iconic buildings speak for themselves.

September 4, 2019 12:02

Common Saudi Arabian dishes include kimaje, manti, maqluba, and shwarma.

September 4, 2019 11:14

Pluton is a type of rock named for the Roman god of the underworld.

September 3, 2019 15:33

The Eastern Channel is part of the Korea Strait between Korea and Japan.

August 30, 2019 13:54

The green tree frog is the state amphibian of Louisiana.

August 30, 2019 13:48

Galilee is not a country but a region in Israel.

August 30, 2019 13:35

21 animals have English names that begin with the letter H.

August 30, 2019 13:22

Calamity Jane was a controversial figure and a professional scout in the Wild West.

August 30, 2019 10:55

Iran is the last home of the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah.

August 30, 2019 10:33

Many people may think that Sweden has the most IKEA stores. However, Germany has the most IKEA stores of any country in the world.

August 30, 2019 09:32