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The smallest nations may be the fiercest competitors in the bid to win the World Cup.

The World's Smallest Nations To Qualify In The World Cup (Soccer)

Recently, Iceland became the smallest nation to qualify in the World Cup.

November 22, 2017 16:41

The bombardment of Fort Sumter by Confederate forces led by P.G.T. Beauregard resulted in the onset of the American Civil War.

The Battle of Fort Sumter - American Civil War

This was the military engagement which launched an internal conflict that would plague the US for years to come.

November 22, 2017 13:36

A liberated slave, Equiano spent the remainder of his life campaigning against slavery.

Who Was Olaudah Equiano?

The autobiography of Olaudah Equiano helped to create the pivotal Slave Trade Act of 1807.

November 22, 2017 11:47

Only 68% of the world population has access to proper toilets.

Countries With The Fewest Toilets Per Capita

Only 6.7% of the population of South Sudan has access to proper sanitation facilities.

November 20, 2017 17:57

Werewolf folklore peaked in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe.

Are Werewolves Real?

Lycanthropy, the ability to transform from a human to a werewolf, is a widespread concept in European folklore.

November 20, 2017 17:01

Habitus is influenced by social capital, the network of relationships an individual has.

What is a Habitus?

Habitus is a term in sociology that refers to the system in which individuals perceive and react to the social world around them.

November 20, 2017 12:11

During the Holy Roman Empire, the Vogt provided protection and justice to the Vogtei he resided over.

What is a Vogt?

A Vogt was an overlord in the time of the Holy Roman Empire.

November 17, 2017 16:02

The Trans-African Highway Network consists of 9 highways throughout Africa totalling 35,221 miles.

What is the Trans-African Highway Network?

The Trans-African Highway network is a group sophisticated road projects in Africa aimed at connecting all the major cities in the continent.

November 17, 2017 12:27

Bensouda took over as the ICC's Chief Prosecutor on June 15, 2012.

Who is Fatou Bensouda?

Fatou Bensouda is the current International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor.

November 16, 2017 16:26

A cloud of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzodioxin (TCDD) descended on the towns of Seveso and Meda, Italy.

What Happened During The Seveso Disaster?

The Seveso disaster was an industrial accident that occurred in 1976 in Italy.

November 16, 2017 16:12

The Flu Shot

The influenza vaccine, better known as the flu shot, is a yearly vaccine to prevent the flu.

November 16, 2017 15:51

The East African Community (EAC) brings together the east African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan.

What is the East African Community?

The East African Community is an intergovernmental body that brings together eastern African countries.

November 16, 2017 15:19

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has its headquarter at The Hague in the Netherlands. Editorial credit: STRINGER Image / Shutterstock.com

What is the International Crime Court?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an international court with a jurisdiction to prosecute people.

November 16, 2017 14:37

An official language is adopted by a country for use by governments and schools, and is normally the language of majority.

Largest Languages Without Any Official Status

Several languages have millions of speakers but no official status.

November 15, 2017 14:54

An abandoned Cold War era bunker in Poland.

What Is A Bunker And What Role Does It Play?

A bunker is a type of military fortification built with the purpose of protecting people or valuable goods from bombs or other forms of attack.

November 15, 2017 12:13

The US justice system contributes to the systematic racism against African Americans.

What is Systemic Racism?

Systemic racism is deep-rooted racism in all levels of the society.

November 14, 2017 17:15

Luis Moreno Ocampo is a former International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor. Editorial credit: STRINGER Image / Shutterstock.com

Who is Luis Moreno Ocampo?

Luis Moreno Ocampo is an Argentine lawyer, and former ICC Chief Prosecutor.

November 14, 2017 17:05

Pantheism is the philosophical belief that the natural universe is identical with divinity.

What Is Pantheism?

Pantheists believe that there is an all-encompassing God in everything.

November 14, 2017 14:21

The star-shaped bastion fortifications came about as a means to provide little shelter to attacking forces.

What Is A Bastion Fort?

A bastion fort is a style of fortification that was first seen in Italy in the mid-15th century.

November 14, 2017 12:17

View of the Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary.

What Is A Bastion?

Bastions were constructed as an added defensive measure to guard a fortification.

November 13, 2017 15:16