The 50 States of Europe
Comparing the land masses of European countries to approximate North American state equivalents provides insights into the size and geographical scale of these regions.
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European Monarchies by Origin of the Ruling Royal Families in 1914
The year 1914 was a significant turning point for many European monarchies, as it marked the beginning of World War I, a conflict that had profound implications for the existence and stability of many monarchies.
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Medieval universities in Europe
Medieval universities in Europe were key institutions of higher learning that emerged during the Middle Ages, roughly spanning from the 5th to the 15th century. These institutions laid the foundation for modern education systems and played a crucial role in shaping various fields of study, religious thought, and societal structures.
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The Most Profitable Actor Born in Every Country and U.S. State
Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor from Washington, the U.S., and the world. Gwyneth Paltrow is the actress with the highest box office takings worldwide. Warwick Davies, born in the U.K., is the top-grossing actor from outside the U.S. Australia’s Cate Blanchett is the actress from outside the U.S.
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The Happiest States and Cities in the U.S.
Utah is the happiest and smiliest state in the U.S., with a happiness score of 74.4 out of 100 and 70.7% of shots containing a cheery grin. Eight of the ten most cheerful American states lie west of the Mississippi River. The happiest city in the U.S> is Concord in California, with a happiness score of 79.1 out of 100.
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The Culture Map, According to Erin Meyer
World countries’ cultures sometimes differ considerably. Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map” looks at how people communicate, make decisions, lead, and approach time. But unlike other classification systems of cultures, “The Culture Map” doesn’t look at countries’ religion, political system, or worldview aspects.
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Distribution of Germanic Languages Mapped
Germanic languages are a branch of the Indo-European language family. These languages are historically and linguistically related, sharing a common ancestral Proto-Germanic language. Over time, this ancestral language evolved into various distinct languages (English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegia).
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The Migration of the Angles and Saxons to Britain
The migration of the Angles, Saxons, and other Germanic tribes to Britain is a pivotal event in the history of the British Isles. This migration, which took place during the early medieval period (roughly between the 5th and 7th centuries AD), significantly shaped the cultural, linguistic, and political landscape of the region.
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The Development of the Romance Languages
The Romance languages constitute a diverse group of contemporary linguistic systems that have evolved from Late Latin and its colloquial manifestation, commonly referred to as Vulgar Latin.
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Geography facts about Americas
The Americas are a landmass in the Western Hemisphere, encompassing North and South America and covering 8% of Earth’s total surface area and 28.4% of its land area.
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