Korean War (1950 – 1953)
In 1945, Korea got split in half. Five years later, war broke out. Twenty-one countries sent soldiers. Close to 4 million people died. The fighting ended in 1953 but the war never did.
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The Most Googled Car or Truck in Every U.S. State
Source: goldeagle.com
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The Irish in America
The first major wave of Irish immigrants to America occurred in the 18th century. Many were Scots-Irish Presbyterians fleeing religious persecution in Ireland and settled in the Appalachian region. The larger wave of Irish Catholic immigration began in the mid-19th century due to the Great Famine (1845-1852), a devastating potato blight that caused mass starvation and forced millions to seek a new life in America. Upon arrival, these immigrants faced prejudice and discrimination due to their religion, poverty, and perceived lower social status.
Read MoreThe History of the Middle East: Every Year
This video maps out the entire history of the Middle East. Due to older dates being less certain, the speed
Read MoreThe return of the ‘plague’
Modern treatment methods include insecticides, the use of antibiotics, and a plague vaccine. The plague bacterium could develop drug resistance
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The United States of America Territorial Expansion
The U.S. is the 3rd largest country globally, but this country was not always like this. The 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the young American republic’s size, just 20 years after it got independence from Britain Empire. Then the country continued to grow in size.
Read MoreAlcohol consumption by U.S. state
Gallons of ethanol consumed per year, per capita, for the population aged 14 and older in each U.S. state. Source:
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Median Age by Country
Median age is the age that cuts a population into two numerically equivalent groups. One population group are younger than
Read MoreMapping the world’s dialects
Where in the world is the highest density of languages? Benjamin Hennig Facts: – There are approximately 7,000 languages believed
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