The United Nations - International Organizations in History
Maintaining peace, security, health, and humanitarianism around the globe is the name of the game for this multinational entity.
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US States With The Most Publicly Owned Land
Ranked in terms of acreage owned by U.S. Federal and state governments combined, not including military and tribal lands.
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North Yungas Road – the Most Dangerous Road in the World
Camino de las Yungas sees hundreds of fatalities every year along its scenic routes.
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US States With The Largest Native American Populations
Western States dominate the list of those in the US with the most Native Americans and Alaskan Natives, excluding Pacific Islanders.
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Bardsey Island - Britain's Island Of Graves
This Welsh Island is best known for its thousands of burial sites, and its current population can be counted on one hand.
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Asian Countries With The Most Ivory Seizures
China tops the list with 90,600 pounds of ivory seized here between 1989 and 2011.
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Bollywood, Pollywood, Tollywood, and More - Film Industry Nicknames Around The World
In 1932, the film industry based in Bengal, India, adopted the name "Tollywood," the first such Hollywood-inspired nickname.
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Religious Beliefs In The United Kingdom (Great Britain)
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Religious Beliefs In Cambodia
Theravada Buddhism is the official, and by far most prevalent, religion in Cambodia. Smaller numbers of Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and others also have a presence.
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Worldwide Population Throughout Human History
The world's population has grown almost 40-fold in the last two millennia, and more than quadrupled in the last century alone.
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Hague School Of Dutch Art
In the second half of the 19th Century, realist Netherlander artists from southwest Holland became known for their use of grays and other somber colors.
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The Most Populous Districts In England
Seven districts in England have a population of over 500,000 of which Birmingham, with a population of 1,111,307 is the most populous.
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The Amish - Cultures Around the World
The Amish fight to preserve their simple, rustic lifestyles in the face of globalization and technological pressures.
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The Greatest Artists Of The Renaissance Period
The Renaissance Period gifted the world some of the greatest artists of all times, including Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael
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Mysteries Of Egypt: The Curse Of The Pharaohs
The curse of the pharaohs refers to an alleged curse that would affect anyone who attempts to disturb the mummy of an Ancient Egyptian person.
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What Are Adobe Buildings?
An adobe is a building formed from material that is made from organic material from the earth.
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The Largest Empires In The History Of India
The Mauryan Empire was the most expansive empire in India, ruled by the Maurya Dynasty from 322–185 BCE.
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The Kings Of Modern Morocco
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Mysteries Of Egypt: Who Built The Great Sphinx Of Giza?
The origin and identity of the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the world's largest and oldest statues, is still shrouded in mystery.
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What is Cubism?
Cubism is an avant-garde (boundary pushing) art movement from the 20th century.
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