World Facts

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

January 25, 2021 22:09

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

January 25, 2021 22:02

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

January 25, 2021 16:38

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

January 24, 2021 20:08

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

There are 9 varieties of Baobab tree species.

January 23, 2021 18:17

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

January 23, 2021 18:08

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

January 22, 2021 18:18

The most powerful earthquake in North American history was recorded in Alaska on March 27, 1964. Nicknames for the earthquake include the Good Friday Earthquake.

January 22, 2021 17:21

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

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

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

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

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

Because of their gruesome acts and media exposure, some of them reach the status of a celebrity in popular culture. Serial killers like Jack the Ripper and Ted Bundy are known all over the world.

January 19, 2021 14:07

England is a country that makes up part of the greater United Kingdom. The United Kingdom actually refers to the four countries of Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales.

January 18, 2021 16:52

Though part of the United Kingdom, Wales is a country in its own right. 

January 18, 2021 16:44

January 18, 2021 08:09

Humans have been on earth for about 6 million years.

January 12, 2021 17:39

Pedro Sánchez is the current prime minister of Spain.

January 9, 2021 13:07