What is the Syrian Refugee Crisis?
The Syrian refugee crisis has been named the most massive refugee and displacement crisis of our time.
March 6, 2018 12:40
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Number of Sex Offenders By State
When it comes to choosing where you want to live or raise your children, avoiding hot spots for sex offenses may be something worth considering. Taking a look at registered sex offenders by state in the United States, we see that California has the unfortunate claim of leading the way.
March 6, 2018 11:37
What Was Kristallnacht?
Kristallnacht is also referred to as the ‘Night of the Crystal’ or the ‘Night of the Broken Glass’.
March 5, 2018 15:30
Who Was the Last Man to Walk on the Moon?
Eugene Cernan became the last man to walk on the Moon in December 1972 during the Apollo 17 lunar mission.
March 1, 2018 17:50
Countries With The Lowest Infant Mortality Rates
Japan has the lowest risk of newborn mortality with a rate of 0.9 and 131 medical professionals per 10,000 people.
March 1, 2018 17:28
America's Most Popular Ways Of Commuting To Work
Private transport in cars, trucks, and vans is the popular mode of commuting to work in America.
March 1, 2018 15:42
Countries That No Longer Exist
Since the turn of the 1900s, there have been a number of countries whose name and shape have changed as a result of politics and war.
February 28, 2018 16:49
What is the Nobel Prize?
A Swedish inventor, Alfred Nobel, first initiated the establishment of the Nobel Prize in 1895.
February 28, 2018 16:14
How Did Luxembourg Get Its Name?
Luxembourg and its capital city are named after a 10th century castle.
February 27, 2018 17:35
Why Was There So Much Crime in New York in the 1970s?
A reduction in the city's police force due to a financial crisis is thought to be a prime reason for the rise in crime in the 70s.
February 27, 2018 16:30
The Religious Composition of Puerto Rico
Roman Catholics make up 69.7% of the population of Puerto Rico.
February 27, 2018 11:54
Biggest Cities In Panama
Located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, Panama City is the capital and most populous city of the Republic of Panama.
February 26, 2018 18:03
The Religious Composition Of Monaco
83.2% of the population of Monaco adhere to Christianity.
February 22, 2018 17:05
What Were The Barbary Wars?
The Barbary Wars were a series of conflicts that took place between 1801 and 1815 off the Barbary Coast in Northern Africa.
February 22, 2018 16:15
Islamic Countries Of The World
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Mauritania, and Yemen are the Islamic states of the world.
February 21, 2018 16:11
15 Countries Where People Work 60-Hour Weeks
Over 23% of workers in Turkey reported working 60-hour plus weeks in 2015.
February 20, 2018 18:01
Glasgow Cathedral - Notable Cathedrals
The Glasgow High Kirk was erected during the late 12th century.
February 20, 2018 17:34
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