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When Did Krakatoa Erupt?

The eruption of Krakatoa began on August 26, 1883.

January 4, 2019 16:17

Anabatic winds are affected by warm air.

What Are Anabatic Winds?

An anabatic wind is warm wind that blows up a mountain slope.

January 4, 2019 15:49

Greenery can be a major contributor to a city's environmental atmosphere and sustainability.

The World's Most Sustainable Cities

Sustainable cities work towards creating environmentally, economically, and socially resilient surroundings for their citizens without compromising the needs of the future generation to thrive in the same environment.

January 4, 2019 11:56

A diagram showing the difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone.

What Is an Anticyclone?

An anticyclone is a large scale circulation of winds around a central point of high atmospheric pressure.

January 3, 2019 12:40

Weather refers to the temporary climatic condition.

What is Weather?

Weather refers to conditions of the atmosphere, and describes factors such as temperature and precipitation.

January 3, 2019 12:39

Climate refers to weather patterns over time.

What is Climate?

Climate is the analysis of weather over an extended period of time.

January 3, 2019 12:35

Flowers are often placed on the grave of Martin Luther in Germany during Totensonntag.Editorial credit: Bill Perry / Shutterstock.com.

What is Totensonntag in Germany?

Totensonntag is a Protestant holiday that is celebrated in Germany and the Netherlands.

January 3, 2019 12:30

The Deadliest Fires in Canadian History

The 1916 Matheson Fire in Ontario, Canada resulted in 223 deaths, making it the countries deadliest fire.

January 3, 2019 12:27

One of the many castles of Grace O'Malley, located at Kildavnet, Achill Island, Mayo, Ireland.

10 of the World's Most Famous Female Pirates

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two famous female pirates.

December 24, 2018 14:35

The Mississippi River forms the border between Illinois and Iowa.

The 10 Longest Rivers in Illinois

The longest river entirely situated within the state of Illinois is the Kaskaskia River.

December 24, 2018 14:07

Major Hydroelectric Power Station Failures

Bombings during World War II were responsible for several hydroelectric power station failures.

December 21, 2018 17:07

Which Continents And Oceans Are Located In The Northern Hemisphere?

Of the seven continents, five are found in the northern hemisphere, and they include South America, Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.

December 21, 2018 17:01

A border crossing in Prague, Czech Republic. Editorial credit: Uskarp / Shutterstock.com.

Which European Countries Are Not In The Schengen Zone?

Ireland is one of the nations that is not a part of the Schengen Zone.

December 21, 2018 16:33

A memorial to former president FDR, who was from New York. Editorial credit: DavidNNP / Shutterstock.com.

Which Presidents Are From New York?

5 out of 45 presidents are from New York: Martin Van Buren, Millard Fillmore, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Donald Trump.

December 21, 2018 16:23

Bosporus Bridge connecting European Istanbul to Asian Istanbul.

Is Istanbul in Asia or Europe?

From a geographical perspective, Istanbul does not belong to one continent since it lies in both Europe and Asia.

December 21, 2018 15:58

Abandoned bumper cars in the ghost town of Pripyat.

Scariest Places in the World

There are numerous places on earth that are even scarier and stranger than the fictional horror movies and haunted house tales that we were told while young.

December 21, 2018 15:06