The Black Death, a ruthless pandemic that claimed one-third of Europe’s population in the 14th century, wasn’t just a medical disaster – it was a societal earthquake. From its origins in Central Asia to its rampage across Europe, this is the story of how an invisible killer changed the course of history.
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Yahoo rated number one and is the most visited news website in the United States in November 2021, accompanied by CNN as the runner-up, and MSN ranking at third place as the leaders of the news websites in the U.S.
Read MoreExplore maps that reveal fascinating cultural differences — including how we eat, greet, marry, clean, and even which way our windows open. A visual journey through the diversity of human customs.
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There were 1.195 million active-duty militaries and over 778 thousand reserve forces. Total active-duty members for the five armed services were 426,624 for the Army, 306,272 for the Navy, 147,846 for the Marine Corps, 275,298 for the Air Force Force, and 39,029 for the Coast Guard.
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Ever wondered how to date an undated world map? With Randall Munroe’s “Map Age Guide” from XKCD, you can pinpoint its time period effortlessly. Plus, explore world map posters to decorate your space.
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2021 is coming to an end. It’s time to recall the most popular and trending maps during year two of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they reflect what was of interest to our collective mind during an ongoing pandemic that greatly affected our habits, thinking, fears, and desires. Browse through the maps below to learn more about how our world will look like when the sea level rises, which country is the largest in the world based on the most suitable land area for human habitation, the geography of religion in Europe, and the distribution native tribes of North America. The most popular maps of the year 2021 range in order of increasing total views.
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V1 Analytics took Google’s 2021 Year in Search summary and mapped out the top trending search results from January to December 2021. Trending search terms after mid-November 2021 were obtained from Google’s Daily Search Trends page.
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Petroleum is the most imported product in 128 countries. The top 4 importers of fossil fuels are China, the United States, India, and South Korea, while 59 countries export petroleum around the world more than any other product.
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From timeless classics such as the spinning top to the latest crazes like L.O.L Surprise!, toys are vital for growing up. As children, toys help us learn and develop new skills, but the market is also fuelled by video, console, and computer games, which benefit from a growing adult consumer base. According to Statista, the toy market made a total revenue of 94.7 billion dollars in 2020 alone. But which toys are the most popular around the world?
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California is the state with the most coffee shops – 9,615. The state with the highest number of coffee shops per 100,000 people in Hawaii – 41. Harrisburg in Pennsylvania is the American city with the cheapest coffee – $1.18 per cup. Seattle in Washington is the city with the most expensive coffee – $3.92.
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