Hunger map of Europe (1918)
The map is dated December 1, 1918. The armistice with Germany was less than a month old. Most of Central and Eastern Europe were in revolutionary chaos.
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How Much You Have To Earn To Afford A Two-Bedroom Home In Every U.S. State
According to the report of the national low-income housing coalition, the nationwide housing wage in 2022 is $25.82 per hour for a modest two-bedroom rental home and $21.25 per hour for a modest one-bedroom rental home.
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New France in its heyday
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Great Britain and Spain in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris (1763).
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World Perception of Vaccines
The most skeptical people live in places where infectious diseases are now uncommon. In tropical countries, there are more supporters of vaccinations.
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The oldest county populations in the U.S. (2000 – 2020)
The number of older residents across the U.S. continues to increase, but the increase is not evenly distributed across the nation. Some counties tend to be much older than others.
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General naming formats
In Western culture, nearly all individuals possess at least one given name (first name), together with a family name (last name, surname).
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Slavery in the United States: A Comprehensive Overview
Delve into the history of slavery in the United States, from its early beginnings to its eventual abolition. Illustrated with maps depicting the spread and peak of slavery, this post offers a thorough overview of how slavery shaped the nation’s history and geography.
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Fossil Fuel Production by Country
Oil, gas, and coal continue to play a dominant role in the world’s energy systems, accounting for around 82 percent of the global energy supply.
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On this day (June 7, 1494), Spain and Portugal divided the world between the two nations
The Treaty of Tordesillas signed at Tordesillas on June 7, 1494, and authenticated at Setúbal, Portugal, divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between the Portuguese Empire and the Crown of Castile, along with a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands, off the west coast of Africa.
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The Age Structure of the United States
The United States is one of the most populated nations in the world, following just behind China and India. A total population count of around 332 million inhabitants and a more-or-less constant population growth over the past decade show that the country has steadily enhanced its living conditions and standards.
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