What is Thanksgiving?
In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November.
June 2, 2017 12:36
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Which City in the United States Has the Most Recording Studios?
According to data released by the United States Census Bureau, Los Angeles has the highest number of recording studios by a wide margin.
June 1, 2017 17:11
The Significance of the Battle of Manzikert
The battle of Manzikert was the beginning of the fall of the Byzantine Empire.
June 1, 2017 17:01
What Does the Third World Mean?
The term third world emerged throughout the decades of the Cold War to describe countries who were neither on the side of the US or the USSR. In recent years, it has erroneously been used to refer to developing countries.
June 1, 2017 16:44
The Horrors of Auschwitz Concentration Camp
Auschwitz refers to what was a network of extermination camps in Poland that were built by the Third Reich.
May 31, 2017 15:16
How Many Refugees Does the United States Take In?
In 2016, the United States admitted 84,995 refugees, the highest number reported since the year 1999.
May 31, 2017 14:19
Canadian Cities by Unemployment Rate
Finding a job in Canada can be a difficult task, and this level of difficulty will vary depending on what part of the country you are searching in.
May 31, 2017 12:28
Who Were the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)?
Long reviled by most outsiders, the KKK believes in the superiority of "whites" and Protestants over other peoples.
May 31, 2017 11:16
The Hungarian Revolution of 1956
In 1956, a nationwide revolt against the Hungarian's People's Republic broke out.
May 30, 2017 12:14
How Many People Immigrate to the United States Per Year?
Immigration is a source of population growth for the United States, with new residents coming from all over the world.
May 30, 2017 12:12
The Loatian Civil War
The Loatian War, also known as the Secret War, was fought between the Communist Pathet Lao and the Royal Lao Government between 1953 and 1975.
May 30, 2017 11:56
What is Universal Basic Income?
Universal basic income is gaining traction in some countries, although some do wonder whether or not it is a right fit for the United States.
May 30, 2017 11:43
How Much Do Illegal Immigrants Cost?
In the United States, the concept of undocumented immigrants is highly controversial.
May 30, 2017 11:40
Where Is Bohemia?
Bohemia refers to a historical region in present-day Czechia (or Czech Republic).
May 30, 2017 11:38
Why Is There a Virginia and a West Virginia?
Differences between state residents led to the creation of West Virginia.
May 29, 2017 16:57
10 Examples of Constructed Languages
A constructed language refers to a language that has been scientifically derived, instead of having developed naturally.
May 29, 2017 16:52
Kaliningrad - A Piece of Russia Between Poland and Lithuania
When looking at a map, many are often surprised to see this small section of land marked as Russia. Why is this so?
May 29, 2017 16:44
The 5 Most Expensive Grammar Errors of All Time
Never underestimate the value of a correctly placed comma.
May 29, 2017 16:38
What Was a Flak Tower?
Flak towers were large blockhouses that were constructed in Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna throughout the time of Nazi rule.
May 29, 2017 14:34
US Cities Who Spend the Most of Their Income on Housing
Based on data from the Big Cities Health Coalition, these are the cities who spend 35% or more of their income on housing.
May 29, 2017 14:27
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