World Facts

The chia plant is native to Central America.

March 7, 2019 15:14

New York City has the highest population of Indian-Americans in the country. Learn about other cities that have significant Indian populations including Chicago and DC.

March 7, 2019 14:42

The white pine cone and tassel is the official state flower of Maine.

March 7, 2019 14:29

The Texas toad is the state amphibian of Texas.

March 7, 2019 13:06

The Polynesian Triangle is located in the Pacific Ocean.

March 6, 2019 18:03

Some species of bat hibernate, especially during the cold winter.

March 6, 2019 16:16

Tennessee is one of the US states bordering Georgia.

March 6, 2019 11:58

Missouri is one of the states bordering Kentucky.

March 5, 2019 17:39

The national anthem of the United States, known as The Star-Spangled Banner, was officially adopted in 1931.

March 4, 2019 16:20

Colorado is one of the states bordering Kansas.

March 4, 2019 16:08

Asia is the only continent that extends from the Equator to the Arctic Circle.

March 4, 2019 15:58

The black-eyed Susan is the official state flower of Maryland.

March 4, 2019 14:11

Squirrels sleep for most of the winter but do not hibernate.

March 4, 2019 14:03

The African country of Malawi was formerly named Nyasaland.

March 4, 2019 13:37

Although a US state, Hawaii is the northernmost island group in Polynesia.

February 27, 2019 12:37

Article 50 introduced the procedure for voluntary withdrawal from the Union.

February 26, 2019 16:55

Urdu is one of the official languages of India and Pakistan.

February 26, 2019 16:40

Hedgehogs typically hibernate from October or November until March or April.

February 26, 2019 16:34

Only two US states grow coffee beans.

February 25, 2019 12:44

Hawaii is one of two non-contiguous US states and does not border any state.

February 25, 2019 12:22