(Encyclopedia) bank holidays, days when the law requires that banks be closed. In the United States the list varies from state to state but generally includes, besides the major holidays, many days…
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From Russia to Canada, Kenya to Nepal, the world is dotted with bodies of water. Whether you dip your toes into a large lake with fresh water or float in the saltwater salinity of…
War of 1812The Civil WarSpanish-American War (1898–1899)Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)Richard Wagner (1813–1883)Archive PhotosEdgar Allan Poe(1809–1849)The Library of Congress Picture…
Imperial, territorial, and economic rivalries led to the “Great War” between the Central Powers (Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, and Turkey) and the Allies (U.S., Britain, France, Russia,…
The following table lists the approximate land area, highest elevation, and lowest elevation of the world's continents, including Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America,…
The following list names interesting caves and caverns of the world, including Aggtelek in Hungary, Blue Grotto in Italy, Kent's Cavern in England, Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, Wind Cave in…
1939-45 (U.S. involved, 1941-46) “I have seen war. I hate war.” —President Franklin D. Roosevelt, World War IIU.S. troops engaged: 16,112,566American casualties: 291,557The U.S. joined the Allies (…
