At first glance, it might seem that human activity is relatively insignificant compared to high mountain ranges and vast oceans when viewing the globe from space. But if you look closely, human activity has become so all-encompassing that it can be seen on any continent on Earth. The most exciting fact is that even political borders can be discerned from space, as each country has its specific land-use features.
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A deep dive into Mexico’s forgotten imperial moment: how a young nation briefly controlled a massive territory stretching from Oregon to Central America, and the complex historical forces that shaped its extraordinary, yet brief existence.
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In many countries speeding fines are based on the driver’s income. As a result, speeding tickets are generally higher in rich countries and lower in poorer countries. The costliest speeding ticket in Switzerland ($17,908) while in several African countries is less than $1.
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Potholes in Rhode Island ruffle more feathers than in any other state, with 24.3 yearly Twitter complaints per 1000 km of road. Idaho, known for its mountainous landscape, receives the fewest complaints at just 0.4 complaints each year. While in the United Kingdom, London receives 176.7 yearly Twitter complaints per 1000 km of road.
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An in-depth look at Canada’s growing Muslim population across provinces and territories, from Ontario’s vibrant communities to the northern regions, supported by 2021 Census data and demographic analysis.
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Salt Lake City got the most snow each year during the analyzing period through 2020, with 134.5 inches (3416 mm). Anchorage (AK) received 105.6 inches (2681 mm). Along with Rochester (NY), which got 102.2 inches (2596 mm), these cities were the just 3 cities to report more than 100 inches (2540 mm) of snow yearly.
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The covid-19 pandemic has induced many shifts inhabits, with the latest numbers proposing our alcohol consumption is one of them. Purchases of alcohol are have risen by 8.92 percent since the pandemic touched the United States. Budweiser is the most prevalent cheap beer across the U.S. by far, listing first in 23 U.S. states. Bud Light takes second place as the preferred beer only in 6 U.S. states.
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The global pandemic put the humble grocery basket in the spotlight. Switzerland has the most expensive essentials globally, costing $52.95 for a regular basket of groceries. The cost for the same groceries in Djibouti is $6.89, just 13 percent of the price in Switzerland.
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Four U.S. states have no law restrictions on keeping dangerous wild animals as pets (Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin). Six states regulate having hazardous animals as pets (Alabama, Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Delaware, and Oklahoma). Twenty-one U.S. states outlaw all dangerous exotic animals, while the rest need permissions. Thirty-five states forbid holding hazardous animals as pets, with differing exceptions and demands.
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Violence toward children crosses boundaries of geography, race, social status, education, religion, and culture. It happens in homes and streets, schools, orphanages, and other care centers, places of work, and entertainment. Perpetrators include family members, caretakers, teachers, law enforcement officials, and other kids. Some children are especially unsafe because of disability, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, class. And no nation is exempt, whether wealthy or poor.
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