Jessica Dillinger

Written by Jessica Dillinger

The coveted medals of Olympic Games. Editorial credit: kovop58 / Shutterstock.com

World Facts

Countries With The Most Summer Olympic Medals

3d Illustration structure of the graphene tube

Science

The Hardest Materials On The Planet

Forests act as carbon sinks helping in removing excess carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere.

Environment

The World's Most Forested Countries

Fast food is among the major causes of obesity in the United States due to its cheap cost but high caloric content, affecting lower-income households especially.

World Facts

Most Obese State In The United States

Australia's bush climate is particularly susceptible to wildfires, the worst of which have cumulatively killed no fewer than 326 people.

Environment

Largest Wildfires In The World

Robotic arm on a production line.

Economics

Lowest Industrial Production Growth Rates

With over 59% of its land arable, Bangladesh is one of the most arable countries on the planet.

Environment

The Most Arable Countries Worldwide

Destruction caused by multiple groups, including ISIS, have resulted in the absolute destruction of both home and life for over 100,000 Syrians since 2011.

Society

War-Inflicted Casualties In Syria By Group

The financial costs of terrorist attacks, such as bomb explosions, car and truck bombs, and hijacked airplanes include mostly the destruction of property, though deaths, injuries and other factors can apply to costs as well.

World Facts

Most Expensive Terrorist Attacks in the World

Developing countries such as Tanzania and Cambodia are seeing incredible rates of industrial growth, increasing their economic presence and industrial capacity.

Economics

The Highest Industrial Production Growth Rates

With roughly 84% of its citizens remaining rural, Uganda has one of the highest agricultural populations in both Africa and the world.

Society

Rural Population By Country

Indonesia suffered three deadly volcanic events throughout the 20th century: in 1909, 1929, and 1963.

Environment

Most Violent Volcanic Eruptions

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