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Moses strikes water from the stone, by Francesco Bacchiacca.

The Twelve Tribes Of Israel

April 25, 2017 12:31

Modern Britons reenact the 11th Century Battle of Hastings which set the stage for the Norman Invasion of England.

Most Important Battles In The History Of Great Britain (United Kingdom)

April 25, 2017 12:31

Bridge over the Nile between Tuti island and Khartoum.

The Biggest Cities In Sudan

April 25, 2017 12:31

Chelmsford Anglican Cathedral in Chelmsford, Essex, England, dedicated to the Saints Mary the Virgin, Peter, and Cedd.

Religious Beliefs In The United Kingdom (Great Britain)

April 25, 2017 12:31

Mohammed VI, the current reigning King of Morocco.

The Kings Of Modern Morocco

April 25, 2017 12:31

Abdelilah Benkirane, the incumbent Moroccan Head of Government.

Presidents Of The Government Of Morocco

April 25, 2017 12:31

Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal.

The Biggest Cities In Nepal

April 25, 2017 12:31

Thousands of the Indonesian muslims congregrated during Eid ul Fitr mass prayer in Istiqlal Mosque in Indonesia.

Islam In Indonesia

April 25, 2017 12:31

A tree grows up through the fortification walls of Loropeni.

Loropeni Ruins, Burkina Faso

Inscribed in 2009, the Loropeni Ruins was the first UNESCO world heritage site to be inscribed in Burkina Faso.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A warning sign in South Africa shown in three languages: English, Africkaans, and Zulu.

Languages Of South Africa

South Africa has 11 official languages. Zulu is the most widely spoken among them, followed by Xhosa and Afrikaans.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Languages Of South Africa

April 25, 2017 12:31

A handwriting extract; the Icelandic letters ð & þ are visible

What Languages Are Spoken In Iceland?

Icelandic is the official language of Iceland.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The language of ancient Egypt was among the first written languages in the world.

Languages Spoken In Egypt

Modern Standard Arabic is the official language of the African country of Egypt, and is used in most official written documents.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Theravada Buddhist temples in Myanmar's Bagan Archaeological Zone, some of which date back almost 1,000 years.

Religious Beliefs In Myanmar (Burma)

While Theravada Buddhism remains the dominant religion in Myanmar, Islam and Christianity have grown significantly in recent years.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Columbia Center, seen from observation deck of Smith Tower.

Tallest Buildings In Seattle

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. hosts 14 completed skyscrapers that stand over 500 feet high, the tallest being the 943-feet-tall Columbia Center.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Tallest Buildings In Atlanta

15 completed high-rises in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. are at least 500 feet high, the tallest being the 1,023-foot tall Bank of America Plaza.

April 25, 2017 12:31

JPMorgan Chase Tower, the tallest building in Houston.

Tallest Buildings In Houston

Completed in 1982, the 75-story JP Morgan Chase Tower, which stands 1,002 feet tall, is the tallest building in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

April 25, 2017 12:31

A view of the IDS Center, Minneapolis, from the ground. It is the tallest building in the city.

Tallest Buildings In Minneapolis

Completed in 1973 and rising to 792 feet (241 meters), the 57-story IDS Tower is the tallest building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.

April 25, 2017 12:31

Following the death of his father, Rama IX, on October 13, 2016, Vajiralongkorn is preparing to take over as King of Thailand.

The Kings Of Modern Thailand

The recently deceased Bhumibol Adulyadej, or Rama IX, was the 9th King of the Chakri Dynasty, and the longest reigning King in Thailand's history.

April 25, 2017 12:31

The Shard, London, Skyline, England, United Kingdom

Tallest Buildings In London

London hosts 16 skyscrapers that reach a roof height of at least 150 meters, the tallest being the 309.6-meter-tall "Shard".

April 25, 2017 12:31