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Ramlila is a theatrical representation of Ramayana, a mythological story of India, and is a UNESCO-inscribed intangible cultural heritage. Editorial credit: CRS PHOTO / Shutterstock.com.

What is an Intangible Cultural Element?

Focusing mainly on intangible aspects of culture, UNESCO inscribes Intangible cultural heritage of countries across the world to ensure they survive the test of time.

March 20, 2019 11:45

Ojos del Salado is part of the Andean Mountain Range.

The Volcanic Seven Summits Of The World

Ojos del Salado in Chile/Argentina is the highest volcano in South America and the highest one in the world.

March 20, 2019 11:21

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the second largest motor racing venue in the world. Editorial credit: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com.

Largest Motor Racing Venues in the World

The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans located in Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France, has the highest capacity of 263,500.

March 20, 2019 11:15

The scene at a railway station in Sweden: the country provides a high standard of living to its citizens including sound infrastructural facilities. Editorial credit: Tupungato / Shutterstock.com.

What is a Social Progress Index?

Social progress refers to what a country is doing or can do to improve its socio-political and economic infrastructure.

March 20, 2019 11:06

The Sun and the planets of the Solar System.

The 7 Wonders Of The Solar System

The solar System is full of mysteries and wonders, the greatest of which have always amazed humans around the world.

March 20, 2019 10:50

The city of Zurich, the most important economic center of Switzerland is also one of the world's major financial centers.

Richest Landlocked Countries In The World

Switzerland, Austria, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, and Hungary are some of the most affluent landlocked countries in the world.

March 20, 2019 10:48

The equator passes through São Tomé and Príncipe.

Countries On The Equator

The equator runs through eleven countries and territories around the world, including Indonesia, Brazil, and Kenya, among 8 others.

March 20, 2019 10:38

World's largest floating Christmas tree - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Christmas Trees With Guinness World Records

The Guinness Book records the tallest, largest, most expensively decorated, and oldest Christmas trees in the world.

March 20, 2019 10:31

The New Mexico spadefoot toad can be found throughout the state of New Mexico.

What Is The New Mexico State Amphibian?

The New Mexico spadefoot toad is the state amphibian of New Mexico.

March 19, 2019 17:12

Breeding males usually have a jet-black body and white wings.

What Is The Colorado State Bird?

The lark bunting is the state bird of Colorado.

March 19, 2019 16:50

Adult seahorses can eat up to 50 times a day.

What Do Seahorses Eat?

Seahorses eat a variety of small marine creatures.

March 19, 2019 15:51

A map showing the Sinai Peninsula, which has been a hot bed of terrorism in Egypt in the late 2010s.

Terrorism in Egypt: the Worst Attacks in the 21st Century

The 2015 downing of Metrojet Flight 9268 was one of the deadliest terror attacks in the country.

March 19, 2019 15:04

Fewer Americans than ever are getting married.

10 US States With The Lowest Marriage Rates

The ten states with the lowest rates of marriage in the US are Illinois, Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Michigan.

March 19, 2019 12:53

The Ethnic Composition Of Arizona

The largest ethnic groups in Arizona include Hispanic, white, and Native American.

March 19, 2019 11:43

Gabon is bordered by the following nations: Equatorial Guinea to the North West, the Republic of the Congo from the south and east, and Cameroon to its north. Furthermore, because of its geographical location, Gabon’s coastline borders the Gulf of Guinea on its western side.

March 19, 2019 11:24