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The FNB Stadium in South Africa is Africa's biggest stadium. Image credit: Luke Schmidt

The Largest Stadiums In Africa

February 3, 2021 11:08

Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, is Europe's largest stadium. Image credit: Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock.com

The 10 Largest Sports Stadiums In Europe

January 31, 2021 14:52

Experts have predicted that by the year 2100, the world population will eventually stabilize and stop increasing in size.

Countries With Shrinking Populations

January 28, 2021 15:45

Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Florida.

What is the Oldest City in Florida?

St. Augustine is the oldest city in Florida.

January 27, 2021 14:04

The northern mockingbird has impressive vocal skills.

What Is The Florida State Bird?

The northern mockingbird is the official bird of the US state of Florida.

January 27, 2021 14:02

Map showing the Straits of Florida in relation to the Florida Keys

Where Are The Straits Of Florida?

The Straits of Florida separates the Florida Keys and Cuba.

January 27, 2021 13:59

What Is The State Flower of Utah?

The Sego lily (Calochortus nuttallii) is the Utah state flower.

January 26, 2021 20:21

Ruin and ancient historical Buddhist Dharmarajika Stupa. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Taxila. Punjab, Pakistan.

The Story Of The Ancient City Of Taxila

Taxila was a major city and Buddhist learning center in the ancient world.

January 25, 2021 22:09

Great Zimbabwe is a medieval city in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe and the town of Masvingo.

What Was Great Zimbabwe?

The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

January 25, 2021 22:02

Roses can be found in gardens across the United States.

What Is The National Flower Of The USA?

The United States has designated the rose as the national flower.

January 25, 2021 16:38

Does Niagara Falls Freeze? Has Niagara Falls Frozen?

Although in extreme temperatures Niagara Falls appears frozen, the water never really stops flowing.

January 24, 2021 20:08

The tallest tree is a coastal redwood found in the Redwood National Park in California.

Where is the Tallest Tree in the World?

At 379.1 feet tall, Hyperion, a coastal redwood in California, is believed to be the world's tallest tree.

January 23, 2021 18:19

The African Baobab and the Montane African Baobab are the only two species of baobab native to mainland Africa.

The Species of Baobab Trees

There are 9 varieties of Baobab tree species.

January 23, 2021 18:17

A quiver tree in Namibia. The quiver tree species of trees is endangered.

10 Endangered Species of Trees

Forest fires, clearcutting, invasive species, and drought are all factors which contribute to the diminishing of these tree populations.

January 23, 2021 18:08

Devestation caused by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

The World's Costliest Earthquakes

These earthquakes are the costliest by public and private property damage and losses.

January 22, 2021 18:18

JFK was assassinated in November 1963 which sparked a lot of conspiracy theories.

The Most Famous Assassinations In All Of History

There have been many assassinations in history but these particular cases sparked controversy and conversation even decades after they've occurred.

January 22, 2021 15:42

A winter scene in Ulaanbaatar, The Coldest Capital City In The World.

The Coldest Capital Cities In The World

Surprisingly, the coldest capital city in the world is not located in Europe, Canada, or Russia. Instead, it is Mongolia's Ulaan-Baatar.

January 21, 2021 21:02

Glacier "Bulus" is located 100 km from Yakutsk. A huge frost is formed every winter thanks to an underground source

The Coldest Places on Earth

Brrr! The coldest places on Earth are all located in Russia. Would you have what it takes to live in these extremely frigid places?

January 21, 2021 21:00

In many cases, a primal fear of spiders is in fact well founded, and may save one's life.

The Deadliest Spiders in the World

These arachnids are even more deadly in practice than they are fierce in appearance, and can be found across various parts of the world.

January 21, 2021 13:59

Fast food is among the major causes of obesity in the United States due to its cheap cost but high caloric content, affecting lower-income households especially.

Most Obese State In The United States

As affluence and modern conveniences have given rise to sedentary activity and increased food availability, many developed nations across our planet are dealing with an obesity problem. Nowhere is this truer than in the Southern United States.

January 20, 2021 16:42