The Mursi People, Ethiopia
The Mursi people struggle to maintain their traditional ways amidst land disputes and modernization in East Africa.
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Who Was Thomas Edison?
From his laboratory work in Menlo Park, New Jersey and elsewhere, Edison went on to have 1,093 patents to his name.
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What Are The Favelas Of Brazil?
Favelas are urban slums in Brazil, with the first arising in the 19th Century. Originally built by veteran soldiers, they continue to hold great cultural importance and pose socioeconomic challenges.
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What Was The Silk Road Route?
From the 2nd Century BC until the 15th Century AD, this trade route connected the Eastern and Western worlds.
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
This landmark trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. came into effect in 1994, and has been met with a great deal of skepticism ever since.
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Countries With The Most Personal Computers Per Capita
Developed countries in the EU, Southeast Asia, and North America have the most personal computers per capita.
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The Nation Of Islam
The Nation of Islam is an African-American Muslim pride and religious movement established during the Great Depression.
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The National Rifle Association (NRA)
For almost one-and-a-half centuries, the NRA has campaigned for liberalization of firearms regulation in the U.S.
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Libertarian Beliefs And Philosophy
Libertarians advocate for minimal government intervention in almost all aspects of citizens' lives.
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The Tea Party Political Movement
The Tea Party movement is a conservative development in the Republican Party that arose in the wake of the progressive President Obama's election.
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The Neo-Nazi Movement
Neo-Nazi groups inspired by the German "Third Reich" have emerged all across the globe since the end of World War 2.
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Pampas Region Of South America
The Pampas, with its rich soil and moderate climate, covers almost 300,000 square miles near the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Republican Party Of The United States
The center-right Republican Party initially came to be as an abolitionist group in 1854.
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The Democratic Party Of The U.S.
The U.S. Democratic Party is a center-left organization that has been in existence since 1828.
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The Major Branches Of Islam
Sunni, Shi'a, Ibadi, Ahmadiyya, and Sufism are each important branches of contemporary Islam.
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5 Countries Where Spousal Abuse Is Viewed As Acceptable By Women
In each of these 5 countries, more than one-third of women feel that men are justified in beating their wives under certain circumstances.
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US States That Slaughter The Most Animals For Meat
Nebraska is the leading US state in slaughtering animals for food, followed closely by Texas and North Carolina.
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Countries With The Most Catholic Christians
The former Portuguese colony of Brazil and former Spanish possessions around the globe dominate the Catholic world in terms of population size.
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Countries With The Most Orthodox Christians
Former Socialist Republics in Europe tend to have the most Orthodox adherents, along with Ethiopia and Egypt in Northeast Africa.
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Countries Where Women Are Least Likely To Be In The Labor Force
Women in the Middle East are less likely to be actively employed than those from anywhere else in the world.
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