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Where is the Bible Belt?
The region of the United States known as the Bible Belt includes the southern states, a region of very religious Americans.
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What Is the US Pivot to Asia?
The “pivot to Asia,” also known as the “rebalancing to Asia,” is a term used to describe the shift in focus of American foreign policy from the Middle East toward the Asia-Pacific region, beginning with President Barack Obama's administration.
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Why Was the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Considered Amazing?
The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, was built around 550 BCE after King Croesus of Lydia conquered the Greek port-city of Ephesus.
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Does the sun set on the British Empire?
It is often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire." Learn the history of this term and whether or not the sun sets on the British Empire today.
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Why Is the Great Pyramid at Giza so Amazing?
In the 26th century BCE, Egyptian Pharoah Khufu ordered the building of the Great Pyramid, the second and largest pyramid ever built.
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Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Really Exist?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, was built by King Nebuchadrezzar II in the city of Babylon for his homesick wife, Amytis.
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What Was the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, was a large, ornate tomb built for Mausolus of Caria.
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What Was the Colossus at Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World, was a giant statue of the Greek sun god, Helios, and located on the island of Rhodes off of modern Turkey.
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What Makes Much of Global Trade Possible?
In the 1950s, the first intermodal containers were transported by cargo ship between ports. This revolutionized shipping and transportation of goods around the world. They are shipping on train, truck, and cargo ship and make globalization possible.
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Who Published the First Map?
The Greek philosopher Anaximander made many significant contributions to early geography and cartography and he is believed to have created the first published world map.
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How Quickly Is Venice Sinking?
The historic Italian town of Venice is on the brink of collapse. The city is sinking at an average rate of 1 to 2 millimeters per year.
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Who Is the Man Behind the Mercator Map?
Read this article to learn information about Gerardus Mercator. Learn about Mercator’s early life, research and his development of the Mercator map projection.
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Why Is India Looking East?
India’s Look East Policy is an effort being made by the Indian government to cultivate and strengthen economic and strategic relations with the nations of Southeast Asia in order to solidify its standing as a regional power.
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You Won't Believe How Quickly This Mega-City Grew in 30 Years!
Learn about China's Instant City, Shenzhen, which grew 300 times its size in 30 years. This city is an example of China's fast-paced growth.
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What Will Happen if Scots Vote to Become Independent?
Everything you wanted to know about Scotland's referendum in September 2014 to decide whether to become an independent country and independent from the United Kingdom after 300 years of unity.
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