SaxManSteve The most popular advanced education degrees among the American Governors and Canadian First Ministers: • Law – 25 states/provinces
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The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, also known as the Republic of Both Nations, was one of the largest and most populous countries in 16th and 17th century Europe. Its formation, heyday, and eventual collapse are a fascinating tale of political prowess, cultural richness, and complex historical forces.
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Twenty-seven countries maintain official state religions in 2025. Islam dominates North Africa and the Middle East, Christianity persists in parts of Europe, Buddhism in Southeast Asia.
Read more: Which Countries Still Have Official State Religions?Renewables now generate about a quarter of America’s electricity. But that power doesn’t come from everywhere equally. Some regions have incredibly rich sun and wind resources, while others get far less.
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In 1938, the year before WW2, the United States had, by far, the largest economy worldwide in terms of GDP. The 5 Allied Great Powers that arose victorious from the war and the 3 Axis Tripartite Pact nations that were eventually defeated made up the 8 largest sovereign economies in 1938.
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When the Supreme Court heard Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, America’s map of marriage equality looked nothing like the uniform landscape we see today. Some states had recognized same-sex marriages for over a decade. Others held firm to constitutional bans. Between these extremes lay a complex middle ground of legal limbo, stayed court decisions, and jurisdictional uncertainty. Understanding this geography helps us grasp just how fractured the legal landscape had been.
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During the last ice advance and retreat (in the latest Pleistocene), an extension of the Cordilleran ice sheet called the
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Law dominates this map of European leaders’ first university degrees, but it’s far from the whole story. Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture all have their representatives, scattered across the continent in ways that reflect each country’s own academic and political culture.
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When we think of Thanksgiving sides, a mixture of dishes may come to mind, from tasty dishes like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes to more delicious choices like cranberry sauce and cornbread. But when it comes to the most beloved Thanksgiving side of each U.S. state, tastes vary.
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Wyoming has kept the same cowboy emblem on its license plate every year since 1936. Delaware’s current design dates to 1959. Mapped across all 50 states, these small metal rectangles carry more history than most people expect.
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Catholics lead the Northeast and Southwest, Southern Baptists fill the South, Mormons built their base in Utah, and Lutherans define the Upper Midwest. Each concentration traces back to immigration corridors, evangelical revivals, or planned settlements from centuries ago.
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Ancient Rome taxed it and issued licenses for it. The Sumerians wrote about it on clay tablets in 2400 BCE. And yet in 2024, the world still runs six completely different legal frameworks for prostitution at the same time — ranging from full decriminalization in New Zealand to the death penalty in some jurisdictions.
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Most of Austria speaks Bavarian dialects, but the westernmost state sounds almost like a different language. Here’s a look at all 11 dialect zones mapped across the country.
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