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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.

War-Inflicted Casualties In Syria By Group

The number of casualties in Syria has been extremely high between the years 2011-2015, including innocent civilians, women, and children, and it continues to rise by the day as the ongoing rampages affect the whole of Syria and many of its neighbors.

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A lack of basic education in countries like South Sudan and Chad create serious related issues, such as illiteracy, discrimination, and a lack of economic opportunity.

Countries With The Lowest Primary Graduation Rates

In much of the developed world, secondary school and university graduations are landmark achievements. In other countries, however, even completing primary school is considered no small task.

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The vaccination of young children between the ages of 12 and 23 months is the most reliable method for ensuring the ultimate elimination of otherwise deadly transmittable diseases such as measles.

Measle Vaccination Rates By Country

The immunization of children from measles infections is one of the most important ways for countries to prevent the spread of the virus, but some countries have faced serious issues in ensuring the vaccination of their youth.

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Political violence, economic issues, and a low number of mandatory years of education cause several countries on the African continent to suffer from dismal rates of secondary school enrollment.

Lowest Secondary School Enrollments In The World

Over the years, several reports have indicated a wide gap between enrollment in primary and in secondary school among nations globally. This is particularly true among impoverished and war-torn countries on the African continent.

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There are no fewer than four burglaries in the United States every minute, or one burglary every 15 seconds.

Burglary Rate By State

According to recent statistics, the United States has one of the highest absolute totals for annual burglaries in the world. Certain areas, however, feel the effects of burglary far worse than others.

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Scenic landscapes and climate are significant factors in driving motorcycle registrations in a given US state, along with total population, accessibility, and economy.

The Number Of Motorcycles By State

For many, America means freedom, and freedom means motorcycles. Populous states like California lead the way in motorcycle usage.

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Nearly 100% of secondary school students learn English across the European continent, though there are some exceptions.

English Speaking Countries in Europe

Most European countries emphasize English language learning within their secondary school curriculum, if not earlier.

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States like West Virginia and Iowa are among the leaders in terms of the percentage of Americans owning their own homes.

Home Ownership Rate by State

In some US states, low population densities and costs of living cause high rates of home ownership.

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Traditional longhouses, such as this one preserved in the Canadian province of Ontario, were important centers of governance and community life for the Iroquois.

The Iroquois Peoples

Actually a collection of peoples, the Iroquois Confederacy was among the most formidable Native American groups during early European colonization.

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With an extensive network of city roads and highways, Texas takes the top spot in terms of the amount of buses registered within its borders. Editorial credit: Valentin Martynov / Shutterstock.com.

The Best Bus Systems In The United States

Large populations, warm weather, and proper highway infrastructures are common features for states with many buses.

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The actions of then-Brigadier General Thomas J. Jackson and his unit of Confederate Virginians caused him to receive the nickname "Stonewall Jackson" and a promotion to Major General

First Battle of Bull Run: The American Civil War

Soon after the first shots erupted in the American Civil War, the Confederacy claimed a major victory mere miles from DC

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The Bunker Hill monument, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Battle of Bunker Hill: The American Revolutionary War

Despite being a British tactical victory, the actions of Revolutionaries here boosted morale among the American Colonies

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Queen Anne ruled over a kingdom encompassing Scotland, England, and Ireland from 1702 to 1714.

Who Was Queen Anne of Great Britain?

Queen Anne, of the House of Stuart, was the last Stuart to hold the throne. She saw Scotland and England form into one sovereign state: Great Britain.

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