World Facts

New York City was first nicknamed the "Big Apple" in the 1920s, and the name grew in popularity during the 1970s.

January 8, 2018 12:07

Malta, an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, is located in the southern region of Europe.

January 5, 2018 21:34

The speed of the light is calculated at 299,792,458 meters per second.

January 4, 2018 17:26

A set of eastern Indonesia island arcs is called the Banda Arc.

January 4, 2018 16:39

Although outdoor waterparks have been around since the late 1940s, the world's first indoor waterpark was built in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1985.

January 4, 2018 15:42

The Battle of the Somme, from July 1 to November 18, 1916, was was the largest battle of World War I.

January 4, 2018 12:08

The 13,804 ft tall Gannett Peak is the tallest peak in the US state of Wyoming.

January 3, 2018 19:39

The New York State Flag was adopted in 1901.

January 3, 2018 18:05

China, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Madagascar, and South Africa lead the world in lychee production.

January 3, 2018 17:58

Dive into how the crocodile has evolved into an apex predator.

January 3, 2018 17:53

North Korea is located in the eastern portion of the continent of Asia, occupying the northern part of the Korean Peninsula.

January 3, 2018 16:29

Located on the border between British Columbia and Alaska, Mount Fairweather is the tallest peak of British Columbia.

January 3, 2018 16:00

The Dutch Caribbean refers to all areas in the Lesser Antilles that were or are a part of the Dutch Empire or the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

January 3, 2018 15:48

The world's largest telescope in the Canary Islands of Spain has an aperture, or opening through which light comes through, of 409 inches.

January 3, 2018 11:12

The 12,799 ft tall Granite Peak is the highest point in the US state of Montana.

January 2, 2018 11:16

The 13,167 ft tall Wheeler Peak is the highest summit in the US state of New Mexico.

January 2, 2018 10:29

The 13,140 ft tall Boundary Peak is the highest summit in Nevada.

January 2, 2018 10:12

Damascus, Syria, is the oldest capital city in Asia, as well as the world.

January 1, 2018 17:00

The city of Bangkok is the largest city and the seat of the national government in Thailand.

January 1, 2018 14:18

The US state of Idaho has nine peaks more than 12,000 ft tall.

January 1, 2018 13:56