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The ocean is thought to be home to thousands if not millions of undiscovered shipwrecks.

How Many Shipwrecks Are There?

The ocean floor is home to an estimated 3 million shipwrecks.

March 20, 2018 16:58

Hestercombe Garden is the signature flower garden and well-known legacy of Gertrude Jekyll. Editorial credit: Christian Mueller / Shutterstock.com

Gertrude Jekyll - Figures in History

Gertrude Jekyll created over 400 gardens throughout her career.

March 19, 2018 17:02

The Drake equation attempts to estimate the number of dynamic and intelligent lifeforms in the Milky Way galaxy.

What is the Drake Equation?

The Drake Equation is a way we make estimations about the lifeforms in our galaxy.

March 19, 2018 11:40

Ethnogenesis is a term derived from two Greek words “ethnos” which means a group of people and “genesis” which means beginning.

What Is Ethnogenesis?

The process of development of an ethnic group is called ethnogenesis.

March 16, 2018 12:45

A Visa is required so as to allow movement, entry and stay in the United States.

Types of US Visas

Depending on the nature of your visit to the United States, various types of visas may be required.

March 16, 2018 10:27

Traditional Batak houses on Samosir island, Indonesia. Editorial credit: akedesign / Shutterstock.com

Who Are The Batak People, And Where Do They Live?

The term Batak refers to the ethnic groups found in the northern region of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

March 14, 2018 16:12

The Largest Cities in Kenya

Kenya is known for its beautiful landscape and rich culture. These are some of Kenya's biggest cities.

March 14, 2018 15:52

Notre-Dame de la Garde in Marseille. Catholic Christianity is the largest religion in France.

Religious Demographics Of France

As per the CIA World Factbook, France has a composition of 63-66% Christians, 23-28% non religious people, and 7-9% Muslims in the general population.

March 13, 2018 17:48

English is the most preferred language on the web.

Languages Most Commonly Used On The Web

English dominates the online world with 54.4% of the top 10 million website using it as a content language.

March 13, 2018 16:29

Traditional fabrics sold in a marketplace in Ghana.

Major Ethnic Groups of Ghana

The Akan peoples comprise a significant portion of the people in Ghana today.

March 13, 2018 16:26

Gallos by sculptor Rubin Eynon was inspired by the legend of King Arthur. Editorial credit: Mark Godden / Shutterstock.com

King Arthur - World Leaders in History

King Arthur was the High King of the Kingdom of Camelot during the 5th century.

March 12, 2018 15:23

Environmental determinism associates societies' development with surrounding geographical environments.

What is Determinism?

Determinism is based on the belief of cause and effect.

March 12, 2018 14:38

A passenger ferry in the Halifax Harbour was named for Viola Desmond. Editorial credit: Algeo / Shutterstock.com.

Who Is Viola Desmond?

Viola Desmond is the first Canadian-born woman to be featured only on the Canadian $10 bill.

March 12, 2018 14:30

The concept of Maxwell's Demon violates the second law of thermodynamics.

What is Maxwell's Demon?

Maxwell's Demon is a concept that seeks to explain what happens when two objects are subjected to different degrees of heat.

March 12, 2018 14:05

Famous geographers have helped shape the information that we know about the world today.

10 Notable Geographers

Alexander von Humboldt is considered the father of modern geography.

March 9, 2018 17:40

Many churches and monasteries were built during the reign of Stephen the Great.

Stephen the Great - Figures in History

Stephen the Great ruled Moldavia between 1457 and 1504.

March 6, 2018 16:24

Per the Chinese Zodiac Calendar system, 2017 will be a year of the Rooster.

Calendars Used Around The World

While the Gregorian Calendar is the most widely used in the Western World today, many other traditional calendars continue to be important in certain regions.

March 6, 2018 16:19

Only about 1/3 of the countries around the world still allow the death penalty.

What is the Death Penalty?

Death penalty refers to the sentence of death imposed by a court of law on an offender who has committed a capital offense.

March 6, 2018 16:05

World Food Day is celebrated on October 16th.

What and When is World Food Day?

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th.

March 6, 2018 15:47

The Port of Turku, Finland. Finland is on the list of the world's least fragile states.

The World's Most Stable Countries

According to the Fragile States Index, which is compiled by the Fund for Peace, Finland, Norway, and Switzerland rank among the least fragile countries in the world.

March 6, 2018 12:46