12 Worst Countries For Property Rights Protection
As per CPIA scores, the legal systems of South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Afghanistan fail to protect their citizens' personal property.
March 14, 2019 15:33
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Countries by Natural Gas Use
In parts of the Arabian Peninsula, West Asia, North Africa, and elsewhere, virtually all of the electricity is generated from natural gas-fired generators.
March 14, 2019 15:28
Countries With a Nursing Shortage
In the developing world, as few a 1 nurse or midwife may work for every 5,000 people.
March 14, 2019 15:08
How Long Do Penguins Live?
On average, most penguins have a lifespan of between 15 and 20 years.
March 14, 2019 15:04
Nuclear Power Plants by Country
Nuclear power plants are present in 31 countries, with the United States and France having the most nuclear power plants.
March 14, 2019 14:55
What is the Longest Bridge in the World?
Can you imagine a bridge that is more than 100 miles long? Amazingly enough, such a feat has been achieved in China.
March 14, 2019 14:43
What Do Caterpillars Eat?
Butterflies are particular about where they lay their eggs because caterpillars begin eating where they hatch.
March 14, 2019 14:42
Top Fat Consuming Countries In The World
Belgium leads the world in fat consumption, with the average individual daily consumption of fat being 95 grams among Belgians.
March 14, 2019 14:41
10 Worst Countries For Raising Cereal Grain Crops
Poor climates and outdated farming methods leave farmers in many parts of the world with meager harvests.
March 14, 2019 11:57
12 Countries With The Highest Net Immigration
A number of pull and push forces drive wave upon wave of immigrants to resettle in these generally stable and developed nations.
March 14, 2019 11:48
20 Countries With The Most Threatened Bird Species
According to data from the World Bank, these countries possess the most species of birds that are significantly threatened.
March 14, 2019 11:36
Which Country Has the Largest Number of Cellphones?
Populous countries, such as China, Russia, and the United States, lead the world in cell phone use.
March 13, 2019 17:46
What Is The Alabama State Bird?
The northern flicker is the official state bird of Alabama, while the eastern wild turkey is the state game bird.
March 13, 2019 17:34
The Worst Single Building Fires In History
An 1863 church fire in Chile killed between 2,000 and 3,000 people, placing it atop our list.
March 13, 2019 16:46
Facts About President Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States.
March 13, 2019 16:43
Did You Know The Largest Snowflake Ever Recorded Was 15 Inches Wide?
In 1887, a 15-inch wide snowflake fell on the Fort Keogh Army Post in Montana that is still considered the largest ever.
March 13, 2019 16:41
What is the Official Sport of Maryland?
In 1962, Maryland became the first US state to have an official sport, and what an interesting choice they made!
March 13, 2019 16:31
Did You Know There's An Opera House Where The Stage And Audience Are In Different Nations?
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is split between Derby Line, Vermont and Stanstead, Quebec.
March 13, 2019 16:25
Did You Know That More People Drown In Deserts Than Die From Dehydration?
Flash floods are more of a threat in deserts than the aridity of their climes.
March 13, 2019 16:24
Did You Know That There Are More Trees On Earth Than Stars In The Milky Way?
Exact figures are hard to come by, but credible sources tell us that Earth's 3 Trillion trees far outnumber our Milky Way's 100 Billion stars.
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