The largest country in the world today is Russia, with about 11% of the global landmass. It was far exceeded by the British Empire, which at its height controlled about a fourth of the…
Believe it or not, one day an American could be Queen of England. It’s a long shot but depending on the circumstances of life a 3-year-old from California could one day wear the crown.…
Recently much attention has focused on the problem of microplastics in our environment. Garbage dumped in the ocean deliberately or washed into it as a result of storms can take years to break down.…
To some people, royal families evoke the magic of a fairy tale or the drama of a movie, while others see them as an archaic elitist remnant of a less-developed stage of political history.…
Even at the age of 94, legendary investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, continues to be a force in the financial world. From his first stock purchase at age 11 to the decades…
Throughout history most people have had strong beliefs in religion, but in modern times atheism has grown in popularity. This article will look at which countries have the highest percentage of atheists and some…
Have you ever looked at a world time zone map? Instead of nice straight lines they snake back and forth in some really odd ways in parts of the world. In this article we’ll…
If you’re 45 and worth millions, CONGRATULATIONS! Most people would say you’re living the dream. But if you’re married to someone who blows out the budget, welcome to the club. Couples of all income…
“Money can’t buy happiness,” the saying goes, to which poor people reply: “I want to find out!” Research shows that money does, in fact, improve life satisfaction (duh!) but only up to a point.…
In the 21st century, one of the military capabilities that marks a country as a great power is the ability to strike anyplace on the planet with a ballistic missile. All of the permanent…
Hypersonic missiles are one of the newest and most impressive kinds of military technology currently altering the strategic balance of power. Only a few countries have deployed them, and defenses against them are non-existent.…
The news about climate change is always bad, right? Not if you live in some parts of the world. Though national leaders can’t gloat about it publicly, some countries could see their GDP double…
Guantanamo Bay is one of the United States’ most controversial overseas bases. It’s a colonial legacy located on the shore of one of America’s communist rivals. And it serves as a detention site for…
Citizens of the United States and Canada have similar cultures and ways of behaving and speaking. Telling them apart is tricky, not just for foreigners, but for people in North America themselves. Knowing the…
Imagine what home life was like in 1914. Sketchy medicines, Coca Cola made with actual cocaine, tools and kitchen chopping devices with zero safety standards, lead paint, and harsh chemicals that slowly poisoned you…
Most countries have seaports, which is a significant advantage to their economies as it cuts down on transportation costs of goods they import and export. Today we’re drawing your attention to 9 countries that…
Arms are one of the most lucrative commodities in the world. The defense industry is a market sector dominated by the United States and a few other major powers. We’ve got the lowdown on…
Today there are over 1 billion Muslims in the world, making this religion the second-largest in the world after Christianity. While Muslims live in most countries, they rule fewer geographic regions today than they…
What would it be like to have all your basic needs met and be able to decide what to do with your time? Nothing fancy or extravagant, but enough money to cover your food,…
More and more Americans are retiring abroad due to escalating healthcare costs and the general cost of living in the United States. The strong dollar makes even well-developed countries an attractive destination for cash-strapped…
