America’s Most Popular Baby Names Over Time
Analysis of Social Security data shows how the most common U.S. baby names have changed over the last century.
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Who were the ancient Egyptians?
The ancient Egyptians were a civilization that flourished along the banks of the Nile River in northeastern Africa for thousands of years, with a history spanning from around 3100 BCE to 30 BCE. They left an indelible mark on human history through achievements in architecture, art, science, and governance. The ancient Egyptian society was structured, and its cultural and religious practices played a significant role in shaping daily life.
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The Most Isolated City in Each U.S. State Mapped
Frequently, you really desire to get away from it all, away from the noise of cities, people’s loud, often meaningless conversations and loans. Whether you are ready to put roots somewhere far away from the closest Starbucks or just seeking to stay somewhere way off the boring trail, these remote settlements are ideal.
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The Most Used Emoji on Twitter in Every Country Mapped
There are over 3,000 emojis in usage, but some appear far more often than others. Face with tears of joy ? is the most common emoji in 75 nations. According to the Unicode Consortium, it was the first emoji chosen as the Oxford Word of the Year and accounted for over 5% of all sent emojis in 2021.
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The Atlantic Wall (1944)
The Atlantic Wall was a series of fortifications built by Nazi Germany along the western coast of Europe during World War II. The wall was over 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) long, stretching from the border of Spain and France to the northern tip of Norway.
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Overseas Territories and Dependencies of the World Mapped
Overseas territory is a geographical area part of a country, but outside of its mainland or contiguous territory. In most cases, these regions are not recognized as autonomous nations, but instead, they are under another country’s or state’s governance.
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Every State’s Top Import and Export Mapped
Aircraft are the most valuable export in 14 U.S. states, at 28%. Aerospace and Defense exports to Germany, France, Canada, the U.K., and Japan alone amounted to $36.1 billion. As the most valuable import in 12 of 50 U.S. states, petroleum leads the way with 24%.
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The US Cities and States Home to the Most Trusted Businesses
82% of consumers in the U.S. believe that trust sets the foundation for purchasing goods and services. Trust drives growth, with 77% of survey respondents reporting that they buy the products of businesses they trust, and 67% saying that they would recommend a trusted business to family and friends. The state with the most trusted businesses overall is North Carolina (98.8%).
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World Toilet Paper Consumption, Mapped
The lifetime supply of toilet paper in Portugal is incredible at 11,323 rolls, which would add up to 643 miles (1035 kilometers) worth of toilet paper, while an average Nigerian will only use about 3 miles or 4.8 kilometers (a mere 56 rolls) in their whole life.
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How gun control works in the United States
America’s long-standing acceptance of firearms has its roots in its colonial past, revolutionary beginnings, expansion across the frontier, and the Second Amendment.
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