Source: The World Factbook, 2005
The following is a list of dependencies—territories under the jurisdiction of another country.
Under Australian Jurisdiction (6) Ashmore and Cartier Islands…
We all hear popular superstitions when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday. And no player wants to wear the number 13. It is said that superstitions have been…
Find detailed information about each Executive Department, including the department's secretary, role in government, contact information, and history of the department…
Once in a while, someone has a great idea that becomes a fad, a product that is immensely popular for a short time. Some fads have gone on to be classics; others have just gone. Anyone can have an…
Location: East AsiaSchool: Schools in Japan are very competitive, and the pressure to score well begins early. Even preschoolers may attend “cram schools” to prepare for exams.The Japanese school…
Continent: Southern AfricaSchool: Children ages 7 through 15 are required to attend school. Parents must pay fees for their children to attend school, even public schools. All students wear…
Selected records. Source: National Aeronautic AssociationGreat Circle Distance Without LandingInternational: 2,213.04 mi; 3,561.55 km.Robert G. Ferry (U.S.) in Hughes YOH-6A helicopter powered by…
Was Three Company? Past evidence uncovered in Israel and France has shown that Neanderthals lived on Earth at the same time as modern Homo sapiens. Neanderthals were found to have lived about 34,…
Continent: Southern AsiaClimate: Varies; northern areas have winter snow, while elsewhere it is generally hot. The rainy season begins in June and lasts four to seven months, depending on location.…
Continent: Western AfricaClimate: Hot—averaging around 90 degrees in much of the nation. Nigeria has two seasons, the rainy season and the dry season. Each lasts about half the year.School: The…
