Democracy Index 2018
The Democracy Index provides insights into global trends in governance and political systems. It highlights areas of improvement and challenges for each country’s democratic development.
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4500 years of Battles in 5 minutes
Man is an aggressive being. According to Wikipedia, there have been about 10,624 battles in the history of mankind. The bloodiest battle in history is the battle of Changping that took place during the Warring States period in ancient China (260 BCE).
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The 100th Meridian has shifted 140 miles east since 1980
The U.S. 100th meridian approximately marks the border within humid subtropical climates in the east and the semi-arid climate in the west. This the North American climate boundary that visibly separates the humid eastern part of the American continent from the more arid western plains has shifted 140 miles east since 1980.
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English Accents and Dialects Around The World
English is the 3rd largest language by native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. Combining native and non-native speakers is considered the most commonly spoken language in the world. Today, about 400 million people use English as a mother tongue, 700 million people speak English as a foreign language.
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Where Young Adults Live With Their Parents in the United States
Due to a multitude of factors, an increasing number of young adults in the United States are choosing to reside with their parents.
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What traffic rules are different in different countries
Traffic rules may vary considerably from one country to another. Right, and left-hand traffic, highest-posted speed limits, drink-driving laws: learn about your host country’s driving regulations.
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The share of the population born outside the United States
The largest foreign-born population in the world is in the United States, which was home to 44 million foreign-born residents in 2017, or 14% of the population. The population born outside the United States varied widely across the states, from highs of 26.9% in California to lows of 1.6% in West Virginia.
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20 Best Maps of 2018
The maps are ranked on the number of visitors each received in 2018. 20. Six ways to divide the Roman
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A map of Procrastination
Procrastination is typically taken as an irrational or a self-defeating delay, to be worse off for putting off.
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Sex Ratio by U.S. County
In the United States, the sex ratio at birth is typically close to 105 males for every 100 females. This slight male predominance at birth is a natural phenomenon observed in many countries.
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