Society

"MeToo" is a phrase used on social media to condemn sexual assault and harassment.

December 13, 2017 12:49

The Grey Cup is the Canadian Football League (CFL) championship game.

December 12, 2017 16:25

Various celebrations fall under the term "Bonfire Night".

December 12, 2017 15:24

Tachycardia is a heart rate faster than 100 beats per second.

December 12, 2017 13:52

Victoria Cross is the highest honorary award for gallantry a British soldier can achieve.

December 12, 2017 09:34

Blue Cross is an American medical insurance provider.

December 11, 2017 18:25

Although Burma produces some of the world's finest rubies, the majority of rubies imported to the United States come from Thailand.

December 11, 2017 17:29

The 1917 Halifax Explosion resulted in 2,000 deaths and 9,000 injuries.

December 8, 2017 23:06

The Shakers are a Christian religious sect that was established in 18th century England.

December 8, 2017 21:16

Popcorn lung is a nickname that refers to the lung disease bronchiolitis obliterans.

December 8, 2017 17:21

One of the most famous American presidents, "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. He was at once a military man, a diplomat, and an administrator.

December 8, 2017 15:35

President Eisenhower was at the helm as the 34th US President after serving as the first Supreme Commander of NATO.

December 8, 2017 15:17

This critical Civil War battle was the absolute bloodiest single conflict in American military history.

December 8, 2017 15:15

Often compared to Hannibal's victory over the Romans at Cannae, Napoleon's victory in this "Battle of Three Emperors" was decisive and brutal.

December 8, 2017 15:14

These countries are in the minority worldwide, as they share their borders with only one other neighbor.

December 8, 2017 15:07

Crime rates in New York and Virginia have been in decline, with the American Eastern Seaboard looking as secure as ever.

December 6, 2017 14:40

With a mix of peoples from the indigenous Berbers to Roman, Arabic, and Turkish influence, Tunisian culture today is rich and diverse.

December 6, 2017 14:33

With their own language and interesting historically Roman roots, the people of Catalonia more than deserve their homage.

December 6, 2017 14:27

The American president during World War I, Wilson's role during the war and the subsequent peace talks still have consequences today.

December 5, 2017 17:41

The late 15th & early 16th Century Genoese explorer's discoveries initiated Spanish Colonization of the New World.

December 5, 2017 17:32