Aristides Pereira, President of Cabo Verde - World Leaders in History
The first president of postcolonial Cape Verde was a successful proponent of African independence with a reputation for integrity.
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Cricket World Cup History
From 1975 to 2015, 11 Cricket World Cup Games have been hosted in cricket-playing countries around the world.
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Where Did Reggae Music Come From?
Reggae developed in the mid-20th Century in Jamaica, heavily influenced by traditional mento folk music, as well as blues and jazz from the United States.
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US Cities With the Worst Road Rage
These results are from a study conducted by the Auto Insurance Centre, which looked at Instagram posts to determine cities with the most road rage.
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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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Herbert Hoover - US Presidents in History
The acting president during the infamous Great Depression, Hoover's legacy has been filled with his many challenges.
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Top Countries Contributing To The United Nations
The United States contributes $1.647 Billion USD annually in goods and services to the United Nations.
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Religion In Modern Denmark
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Top National Cricket Teams And World Cup Winners
With 7 finals appearances and 5 wins, Australia ranks number 1 among the cricket World Cup contestants, followed by India and the West Indies, with 3 finals appearances and 2 wins each.
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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe And The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head
Wampanoag peoples are part of 1 of 2 federally recognized tribes, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe or the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head.
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Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia: Famous Heads of State
As a head of state without a term limit, Communist Josip Broz Tito led Yugoslavia from the end of World War II until his death in 1980.
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Major NATO Military Interventions
Following the end of the Cold War, NATO has increasingly became involved in both warfare and peacekeeping missions, especially around the Mediterranean region.
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Who Are The Blackfeet Tribe?
The 17,321-member Blackfeet Nation inhabit the the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, making them one of the 10 largest tribes in the US.
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The Peredvizhniki Art Movement Of Russia
In the second half of the 19th Century, young Russian realist artists rebelled against restraint of their art by their conservative teachers.
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Who Is An Environmental Migrant?
With global warming and climate change intensifying, the number of climate change refugees is expected to increase in the coming years.
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What Is Voodoo And Vodun?
West African beliefs, mingled with Christian ones among slaves in the New World, have yielded an interesting belief set that continues to fascinate people globally.
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Religion In Comoros Today
Sunni Islam dominates daily life and culture in Comoros, with Roman Catholic Christians being the largest minority faith.
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What Languages Are Spoken In Belgium?
Dutch, French, and German are the 3 official languages of Belgium, while English is also widely spoken throughout the country.
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What Is The Capital Of Sri Lanka?
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is the administrative capital and seat of the national legislature, while Colombo is considered the commercial and economic center of the nation.
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Major Ethnic Groups Of Benin
The Fon and Yoruba are the largest of many ethnic groups in the West African nation of Benin.
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