Hidden in Abkhazia’s Arabika Massif, Krubera Cave plunges 2,199 meters into the Earth. This vertical labyrinth of shafts and narrow passages has challenged explorers and mapmakers for decades, revealing a complex underground world that continues to astound scientists and adventurers alike.
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Dive into the salty world of ocean salinity! This post explores how salt concentrations vary across our planet’s seas, featuring world maps that reveal fascinating patterns. Learn about the saltiest bodies of water, how salinity has changed over time, and why this matters for our planet’s climate and ecosystems.
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Embark on a colorful journey through history as we explore the world’s coats of arms. From their origins in medieval Europe to today’s diverse national emblems, discover the stories behind these fascinating symbols of identity and heritage across our global map.
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The Alps are the highest (4809 meters or 2.99 miles) and most large mountain range system that belongs entirely in Europe, spreading approximately 1,210 kilometers or 750 miles across nine Alpine countries (Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, and Slovakia).
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House prices in Florida, Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, North and South Carolina saw a significant boost that outweighed the national average. Of all the U.S. states, the most drastic increase in average home prices can be observed in Florida.
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Cars dominate American commuting, but in a few dense metros, trains and buses are essential. These maps highlight where transit still plays a major role.
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Whether you find swear words vulgar and coarse or use them casually in communication, profanity is becoming more frequent and acceptable in our society. We may use them in anger or casually in our everyday vocabulary, cuss words are becoming more of a fixture in our lives. Business Insider report found that the average American now uses 80-90 curse words daily – which works out at around five an hour. But where in the U.S. can you find people who swear more than anywhere else?
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The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs issues an overall Travel Advisory level for every country based on security and safety information changes. They issue a Travel Advisory for every country, providing overall levels of advice from 1 to 4.
Read MoreIslam is one of the world’s major monotheistic religions, with over a billion followers, known as Muslims. It was founded in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula by the Prophet Muhammad, who Muslims believe received revelations from God, which were compiled into the Quran, the holy book of Islam.
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The belief that life doesn’t end after you die isn’t unusual. Many religions and belief systems worldwide believe that your existence persists in some form after the death of your physical body. But which of the world’s nations has the highest percentage of people who believe in an afterlife?
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