The age of consent around the world
The legal age at which one is considered able to agree to sex varieties from 11 to 21 years in
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Percentage of electricity produced from renewable and nuclear sources
In the past 2 decades, global electricity generation significantly enlarged (about +160 percent) and the battle against climate change got strong momentum. At the same time, the share of claimed “cheap” and “clean” nuclear power in the world electricity production mix endlessly fell – reaching an at least 33-year low of about 10 percent in 2017 – because of the technology stagnating expansion.
Read MoreL.A. homeless population
Over 3 days in January, almost 6 thousand volunteers spread out across Los Angeles County and count the homeless. According
Read MoreAlaska Compared to The Lower 48
Contiguous United States (Lower 48): 3,119,884.69 square miles (8,080,464.3 km2). Alaska: 663,268 square miles (1,717,856 km2). Related post:– Antarctica and
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U.S. Counties Where German-Americans are the largest ethnic group
German Americans are individuals in the United States with German ancestry or heritage. They represent one of the largest ethnic groups in the country, with a significant historical and cultural impact. The first wave of German immigrants arrived in the 1600s, and a more substantial influx occurred during the 19th century. German Americans have contributed significantly to various aspects of American society, including education, science, arts, and industry.
Read MoreAntarctica and the United States compared in size
Antarctica’s surface spans 14.2 million square kilometers (5.5 million square miles), it is the 5th-largest continent and nearly twice the
Read MoreThe remarkable distances you can travel on a European train in less than a day
Travelers visiting Europe are usually recommended to travel by train rather than plane or car. Trains are considered safe, fast
Read MoreHow Starbucks is taking over the world
The first Starbucks store opened in 1971 (Seattle, Washington). The company experienced fast growth in 1997, with locations around the United States, Japan, and Singapore.
Read MoreThe countries that allow polygamy
Red – Where both men and women can be married to more than one partner.Blue – Where a man can
Read MoreWorking Hard or Hardly Working?
When it comes to work, not all countries take the equivalent approach. Some have more vacation days, some tend to work shorter hours, and others just retire at a younger age. So, whether you are a workaholic or prefer easy living, this map/graph pair will point you toward your like-minded peers.
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