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Let’s begin by elucidating as to what the Pacific Ocean is, and what it is not. The Pacific Ocean is known to be the largest ocean in the world, with the Atlantic Ocean being the second largest ocean, followed by the Indian Ocean, the Antarctic and the Arctic Ocean. Although it is common knowledge that the Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world, I suppose it is not so common as to who it owes its mysterious name to. It was Ferdinand Magellan, a Portugal native, who after successfully rounding the tip of South America in a voyage

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The country of Italy is well-known for its gorgeous rolling plains and long Mediterranean coastline. Having left an unprecedented mark on Western culture and cuisine, there aren’t many who are unfamiliar with the region. Italy’s capital, Rome, houses the Vatican City, in addition to well-known landmarks and other ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, containing such Renaissance masterpieces as Brunelleschi’s Duomo, and Michelangelo’s “David”; Milan, the country’s fashion capital; and Venice, the city of canals. But, how much do you truly know about the country? Brush up on your knowledge with ten factual facts below! 1. The Name that

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The United States of America has one of the busiest and most extensive air transportation networks in the world. The US alone accounts for about a third of the world’s total air traffic. Due to its geography and the long distances between major cities, travel by air proves to be the most reliable mode of transportation. Below are the top five busiest airports in the country. 1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Named after two significant Georgia politicians, Maynard Jackson and William B. Hartsfield, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is an airport of many firsts. It is the busiest passenger airport

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The state of California is known for a variety of reasons: scenic views, Hollywood, celebrities, the beaches, and Silicon Valley among others. California is on North America’s west coast and is the largest state by population and third largest by land area. However, with such a massive population and attractive qualities, ‘the Golden State’ also struggles with social problems such as crime. An analysis of FBI crime data revealed the following cities as the most dangerous crime hotspots in the California. 10. Nevada City Considered an epicenter of the California Gold Rush in the 1800s, this small town with a

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It’s tempting to believe that we know everything there is to know about Egypt. Surely we have explored every corner of the country by now, and either dug up or uncovered every mystery it has. But this is far from true. Many mysteries remain unexplained, and many civilisations remain buried and out of site. It’s for this reason that Ancient Egypt still holds so much fascination. We are still uncovering its hidden treasures, still exploring one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and still be thrilled by tales of Kings and Queens, witches, hobbits and more. Whether it

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Egypt is a country located in northern Africa and boarders Gaza Strip, Israel, The Red Sea, Sudan and Libya. It is considered to be part of the Middle East because of its geographical borders as well as being part of the Arab world. Egypt is one of the countries with the longest histories as well as the cradle of civilization with its early breakthroughs in agriculture and urbanization. Here are some interesting facts about Egypt. 1. Religion Most Egyptians are Muslims who comprise 90 percent of the entire population. Most Muslims belong to the Sunni sect. Shia Muslims make up

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Earth is the most habitable planet in our (known) universe and is made of many rivers all around the world. The longest rivers, basically created by thousands of streams and tributaries, sometimes run between different countries. Here are the 5 longest rivers in the world in terms of its length, along with few interesting facts about them. 1. Nile River Length: 4,135 miles Where? Northern East Africa The Nile is 4,135 miles in length and has two sources, one in Uganda called the White Nile and the other in Ethiopia called the Blue Nile. The river is so vast that

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Each airport around the world supports the fast paced lifestyle of the modern world. The demand for quick ways of traveling has given birth to a wide network of airlines that shrink the distances all over the world to a minimum. Today we will take a look at the top 10 biggest airports in the world where you will feel like you’re in an air metropolis. 1. Beijing Capital International Airport This beautiful airport has three terminals which together cover a surface of 1480 hectares. At only 20 minutes away from the city center of Beijing, the airport is a

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France, known officially as the French Republic, comprises the landmass south of the United Kingdom, separating Spain and Portugal from the rest of Europe. Widely recognized for awe-inspiring architecture and gorgeous countrysides, France is also frequently spoken of for its destinations such as Paris and the Palace of Versailles. The country is also notable for its prominence in the Hundred Years’ War, its assistance and continued allegiance to the US, and the tremendously influential French Revolution. The fascinating landscape of France doesn’t stop there, so read below to learn some more facts about France, including the country’s origins and record-holdings.

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India is a country located in South Asia and shares boarders with Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and China. In addition, India has an estimated 1.2 billion people making it the second most populous country in the world, behind China. There are many interesting facts about India and here are ten such facts. 1. Largest gathering India has large number of people but did you know that it has also the world’s largest festival? The festival is called the Kumbh Mela festival and it is estimated that about 100 million people come for the festival. 2. Mumbai Mumbai is one

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