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Ancient terracotta pots from Sicily, Italy.

What Is Terracotta?

The term terracotta usually refers to sculptures or pottery made of earthenware.

February 5, 2018 12:01

Editorial credit: David P. Lewis / Shutterstock.com. Thanks to its historic preservation, Perth, Ontario, is often called one of the most charming towns in Canada.

The Best Canadian Small Towns

The enormous country of Canada is full of charming small towns.

February 2, 2018 16:02

New Zealand is considered to be the world's "most liberal" country.

The 10 Most Liberal Countries in the World

According to the State of World Liberty Index, New Zealand is ranked most free overall.

January 31, 2018 17:26

Japan’s Child Welfare Act requires parental consent for the marriage of females and males below the age of 16 and 18 years respectively.

What Is the Age of Consent in Japan?

Under article 177 of the Japanese Penal Code, it is an offense for any person to engage in sexual intercourse with a female partner aged less than 13 years.

January 31, 2018 14:38

The factory workers were kept in the dark about the true dangers that radium possessed.

Who Were The Radium Girls?

The “Radium Girls” refers to the numerous female factory workers who died of radiation poisoning in the 1910s and 1920s.

January 30, 2018 16:28

The term nihilism has had different definitions over time.

What is Nihilism?

Nihilism is a philosophical doctrine that supports the idea that life is meaningless.

January 30, 2018 15:36

The United Nations is advocating for a universal healthcare system for all of its members by 2030.

Countries With Universal Health Care

Universal health care is accessible in many countries across the world. Currently, 58 countries have universal health care.

January 29, 2018 16:53

The National Library of the Republic of the Congo in Brazzaville.

Biggest Cities In The Republic Of The Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)

The biggest cities in the Republic of the Congo are Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, and Dolisie.

January 26, 2018 15:11

Cathedrals and other historic buildings along the Amsterdam waterfront.

Biggest Cities In The Netherlands

Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the largest cities in the Netherlands.

January 26, 2018 15:09

The Biggest Cities In Bangladesh

The largest city in Bangladesh is Dhaka.

January 26, 2018 15:08

Herat, one of the largest cities in Afghanistan.

Biggest Cities In Afghanistan

The largest cities in Afghanistan are Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Kandahar.

January 26, 2018 15:04

Abortion is a highly debated topic in the US, and each state has its own abortion laws. Editorial credit: Rena Schild / Shutterstock.com

Abortion Laws by State

Abortion laws vary from state to state across the US.

January 26, 2018 14:55

Richard I of England ("the Lionheart") helped lead Christians in the Third Crusade into Turkey and the Middle East.

When And What Were The Crusades?

Crusaders claimed to be fighting religious wars in the name of Christianity, especially in the Middle Eastern "Holy Land", from the 11th through 15th Centuries.

January 26, 2018 14:48

People on the patios of Vienna, Austria. Editorial credit: Karl Allen Lugmayer / Shutterstock.com.

Ethnic Groups in Austria

Once considered ethnic Germans, today most citizens of the country consider themselves distinctly Austrian.

January 26, 2018 11:58

Some political parties go so far as to make it on a ballot.

10 Funniest Joke Political Parties Of All Time

A joke political party, also known as a satirical political party or a fake political party, often has a purpose that runs deeper than silly policies and platforms.

January 26, 2018 11:42