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20 of the Strangest Maps Ever Created
Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...
How a 19th-century treaty shaped the modern world's measurements
On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...
Was the "shot heard round the world" in Lexington or Concord? An expert says it's complicated.
Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries.
Does the ‘shot heard ’round the world’ still echo 250 years later?
But even though I have a hard time envisioning these historic events occurring in my hometown as it is today, sometimes when ...
World Heritage Day: Go on a trail of Kolkata’s storied blue-plaque sites
Kolkata's rich history is celebrated through its blue plaque trail, highlighting heritage buildings and eateries. Tripura ...
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Chilling new map reveals where the world’s 12,331 nuclear warheads are stockpiled as World War III tensions soar
A new map by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS ... These two countries hold 88% of the world's total nuclear weapons. Are nuclear weapon stockpiles increasing or decreasing? The total number ...
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Ukraine War Map Reveals New Breakthrough Inside Russia
Ukrainian troops have made marginal gains in Russia's Belgorod region, it has been reported, as a map shows the state of play along the front line. Geolocated footage on Friday showed small ...
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Eala earns world respect, puts PH on tennis map
MANILA, Philippines — Sports don't run out of stories of unlikely, lowly even, athletes and teams outdoing themselves, toppling their fancied rivals, breaking through, and making history. It's called ...
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Canada’s Border Is There for a Reason
You may opt out at any time. Your guide to the most important world stories of the day Essential analysis of the stories shaping geopolitics on the continent The latest news, analysis, and data ...
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Inhabitants of a Fictional World Search for Understanding in Damien Cifelli’s Vibrant Paintings
Many of the paintings shown here were recently exhibited at Spinello Projects in Miami, emphasizing the artist’s recent focus on analyzing what life is like in this fictive world. “I make a map in my ...
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What Maps Show of the Myanmar Quake’s Destruction
A major, 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. At a depth of about six miles, the quake was relatively shallow, which made it ...
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Expert shares horror map of what would happen to the US if all glaciers melted overnight
An expert has shared what would happen to the US if all glaciers melted overnight. As the world warms, the sub-zero reserves of water at the north and south poles are gradually deteriorating ...