Questioning Borders: How Europe Marks Its Questions
Uncover the hidden stories behind the question mark in European languages. A journey through punctuation that reveals cultural and linguistic diversity.
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Countries ranked by the distance between the two most populated cities
Many large cities are found at locations with certain first-nature advantages, like the proximity of oceans, mountains, natural resources, and climate, etc.
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The Most Common Foreign-Born Nationality in the U.S. and Canada
A unique map reveals the most common foreign-born nationalities in the United States and Canada, showcasing intriguing immigration trends influenced by history, geography, and cultural ties.
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The countries’ borders that are visible from space
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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The First Mexican Empire: A Forgotten Chapter of North American Territorial Grandeur
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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Study reveals the cost of speeding tickets around the world
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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The pothole hotspots of the U.S. and the U.K.
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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Muslim Population Across Canada: A Detailed Regional Analysis
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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The snowiest cities in the U.S. mapped
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 Most Popular Beer Brands In Every State, Mapped
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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