The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as the Pacific Trash Vortex, is a vast area of the Pacific Ocean where marine debris, primarily plastics, have accumulated due to ocean currents. This area, located between Hawaii and California, is considered one of the largest ocean garbage patches in the world. The patch is made up […]
Cherokee writing system
The Cherokee writing system, one of the only examples in history of an official script being invented from scratch by a member of a non-literate group, was created by a man named Sequoyah. Within just 25 years of its creation, nearly 100% of the Cherokee population was literate, and the script served as inspiration for […]
A group of women in Kampala, Uganda…
A group of women in Kampala, Uganda, who earn around $1.20 per day by breaking rocks into gravel, sent $900 of their wages to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Tom Justice, a contender for the Olympic…
Tom Justice, a contender for the Olympic cycling trials, became a bank robber and used his cycling skills to escape after the robberies. However, during his crime spree, his own bike was stolen. He also developed a drug addiction and started a master’s degree.
In Norway, there are seven villages…
In Norway, there are seven villages and one municipality that are named “Å”, which is the Scandinavian word for stream or river.
The country of Ghana is home to…
The country of Ghana is home to just one natural lake, which was created by a meteorite impact around 1 million years ago. The lake is considered sacred and there is a traditional taboo against touching the water with iron. Modern boats are not considered appropriate and traditional wooden boats are used instead. Despite this, […]
King Bansah, who is an African monarch…
King Bansah, who is an African monarch, lives in Germany and works as a mechanic while also ruling his kingdom in Ghana.
In Ghana, second-hand clothing imported from abroad…
In Ghana, second-hand clothing imported from abroad is referred to as “obroni wawo,” or “dead white man’s clothes.” It serves as a source of income for many Ghanaians and provides clothing for some of the world’s poorest people. However, some argue that this trade is detrimental to Ghana’s own garment industry and culture.
Despite its small population of 2.2 million, Qatar…
Despite its small population of 2.2 million, Qatar boasts the highest per capita wealth in the world. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund holds more assets in London than even the Queen of England, including the UK’s tallest building, The Shard. Recently, Qatar has diversified its investments to include the United States.
The Sport of Sheiks
Camel racing, known as “The Sport of Sheiks” has a long history in Qatar, dating back thousands of years. It was traditionally done with the use of small children, typically boys around the age of four, as riders and guides for the camels. These children were often subject to starvation to keep their weight low. […]