Which Planets are Visible From Earth?
The five brightest planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn—can be observed by the naked eye.
February 15, 2018 17:37
World Facts
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What is the Antarctica Treaty?
The Antarctica Treaty is an agreement that controls how the world relates internationally with the only continent in the world without a native population of human beings.
February 15, 2018 16:38
US States Who Are Losing Their Population
Illinois, Vermont, and West Virginia all have negative population growth, while places like Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and Michigan see very little population growth.
February 15, 2018 16:29
Trees That Take the Longest to Fruit
Sweet cherry trees and pawpaw trees can take up to seven years to yield a crop.
February 15, 2018 15:17
The World's Largest Employers
The US Department of Defense and Walmart are among the largest employers in the world.
February 15, 2018 15:01
Countries With the Best Infrastructure
Hong Kong, Singapore, Netherlands, Japan, and United Arab Emirates are home to the world's best infrastructure.
February 14, 2018 16:56
The 10 Longest Rivers In Virginia
The 660 km Roanoke River is the longest river in the US state of Virginia.
February 14, 2018 15:00
What Continent is Turkey In?
Turkey is a transcontinental country, meaning that it is located in both the continents of Asia and Europe.
February 14, 2018 14:32
What is a Perihelion?
The term perihelion refers to the point where the Sun is closest to a body that is in orbit.
February 14, 2018 13:01
What is an Aphelion?
An aphelion is the point in an object's orbit when it is furthest from the Sun. It is the opposite of a perihelion.
February 14, 2018 12:56
Where Is Crocker Range?
Crocker Range is a series of mountains located in the Malaysian state of Sabah.
February 13, 2018 19:37
Olympic Mascots Throughout The Years
A look at the Olympic mascots from recent years.
February 13, 2018 16:55
What is the Blob?
The blob is the name given to a patch in the Pacific Ocean that experiences warm temperature.
February 13, 2018 16:18
Countries With the Worst Road Quality
Mauritania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Haiti have the lowest scores in road infrastructure.
February 13, 2018 16:03
How Far is Mars From the Sun?
How far apart Mars is from the Sun was first determined in 1672 by Giovanni Cassini.
February 13, 2018 15:28
Is Azerbaijan in Europe?
Approximately 2,687.27 square miles of Azerbaijan lies within Europe.
February 12, 2018 16:35
Who Invented Baseball?
Baseball evolved from an English sport known as rounders.
February 12, 2018 16:26
The 10 Best State Capitol Buildings
We've compiled a list of the best looking state capitol buildings across the United States.
February 12, 2018 16:19
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Despite common misconceptions, Cinco de Mayo does not celebrate Mexican independence. It actually celebrates the Mexican victory of the Battle of Puebla.
February 12, 2018 16:09
What is the National Bird of Germany?
The national bird of Germany is the golden eagle.
February 12, 2018 16:01
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