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Abandoned bumper cars in the ghost town of Pripyat.

Scariest Places in the World

There are numerous places on earth that are even scarier and stranger than the fictional horror movies and haunted house tales that we were told while young.

December 21, 2018 15:06

The Sansad Bhawan or Parliament Building in New Delhi, India.

Which Country Has The Longest Written Constitution In The World?

India has the world's longest constitution.

December 21, 2018 14:35

Prince's Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince.

Which Country Has The Shortest Written Constitution In The World?

The world's shortest written constitution has only 12 chapters.

December 21, 2018 14:26

Flags of France and the French territory of French Polynesia.

South Pacific Countries That Speak French

The French territories of French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis and Futuna recognize French as the official language.

December 21, 2018 13:43

Shrubland in the Colorado Plateau near the Vermillion Cliffs in Arizona.

What Is a Steppe?

A steppe refers to a large flatland with grasses or shrubs but without any trees.

December 21, 2018 13:13

Snow on the peaks of Drakensberg National Park, South Africa.

Does It Snow In Africa?

Although Africa is the hottest continent in the world, some mountains on the continent do occasionally receive snowfall.

December 21, 2018 12:36

Snowfall at Courthouse Butte in Sedona, Arizona.

Does It Snow In Arizona?

The US state of Arizona sees snowfall most winters.

December 20, 2018 13:21

The Korean War memorial in Washington, D.C.

Which Countries Were Involved In The Korean War?

The Korean War lasted for more than three years.

December 20, 2018 12:35

6 Letter Countries

Out of 195 countries in the world, 32 have 6 letters in their name.

December 20, 2018 11:47

Several countries around the world are encouraging their citizens to move away from gasoline-powered vehicles.

Countries That Will Ban Gasoline Cars

Several reasons have been cited for the ban the use of gasoline and other fossil fuels, including health risks that result from car emission.

December 19, 2018 16:54

Four of the world's five oceans are partially or entirely located within the Southern Hemisphere.

Which Hemisphere Has The Largest Area Covered By Oceans?

A large part of the Southern Hemisphere is covered by oceans.

December 19, 2018 16:41

Christmas decorations outside Rockefeller Center in New York City. Editorial credit: Vivvi Smak / Shutterstock.com

States That Spend the Most on Christmas

American adults in 8 states are expected to spend over $1,000 in gifts alone at Christmas.

December 19, 2018 16:03

The blobfish inhabit the deep sea, swimming just slightly above the sea floor.

Are Blobfish Real?

Blobfish lose their shape when they are pulled up from the deep sea.

December 19, 2018 15:20

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed in response to the attacks of two US naval ships in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1964.

What Was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?

Passed in 1964, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution enabled US President Lyndon B Johnson to use military force in Southeast Asia without formally declaring war.

December 19, 2018 12:26