The Sampoong Department Store Disaster of 1995
The tragic collapse of this South Korean department store was due to construction flaws and resulted in the death of 502 people.
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Piracy in Somalia
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has been plaguing the international shipping industry since the early 21st century leading to increased shipping expenses.
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Who Was Robert Moses?
Robert Moses as an urban planner who had a profound impact on New York City in the 20th century.
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Tallest Buildings in Chicago
Constructed in 1974 and originally called the Sears Tower, the Willis Tower is the tallest Chicago skyscraper.
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The Tallest Buildings in Toronto
Canada's largest city has no shortage of skyscrapers, many of which were built recently.
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The Shiloh Baptist Church Stampede of 1902
A simple error in hearing led to a horrendous stampede that claimed the lives of many and created utter chaos and confusion in a church building.
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The Gillingham Fair Fire Disaster: A Firefighting Demonstration Gone Horribly Wrong
A firefighting demonstration turned into a real fire show that trapped and killed firemen participating in the demonstration during the Gillingham Fair Fire Disaster.
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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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What is Cubism?
Cubism is an avant-garde (boundary pushing) art movement from the 20th century.
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What Was the Agadir Crisis?
The Agadir Crisis was initiated by the deployment of French troops in Morocco's interior in April 1911.
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What is the Cotonou Agreement?
In the year 2000, a treaty was signed between the European union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.
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The Tallest Buildings in Germany
The majority of Germany's skyscrapers can be found in Frankfurt.
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The Tallest Buildings in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom includes Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Futuro Houses - Futuristic UFO Inspired Living
In the early 1960s and early 1970s, fewer than 100 Futuro houses were built.
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The Top Wimbledon Winning Countries
United Kingdom tops the charts with the most champions at Wimbledon at 37.
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The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a major cultural and social wave in Harlem, New York.
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Who Were the Group of Seven?
The Group of Seven were part of a movement in Canadian visual arts who believed Canadian art should incorporate a direct connection with nature.
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Movements Throughout History - Postmodernism
Postmodernism is the term given to describe the movement in history preceeding modernism, which itself is characterized by a broad range of ideas.
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Movements Throughout History - Modernism
The modernist period was defined by massive transformations in western society, many which were ignited by the impact of World War I.
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Movements Throughout History - Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was experienced throughout the 18th century in Europe, particularly in France.
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