The image of a dead Syrian toddler lying on a Turkish beach shook the world and brought before it the plight of migrants who are fleeing from their homes in war torn countries in search of a better life. As the conditions continue to deteriorate in Syria and some other countries, thousands of migrants are […]
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Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World
Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World If there is something that humans really dread, it can be said that it is disease that humans hate to suffer and endure. Of these diseases, some spread like fire in the form of epidemic outbreaks, going into unmanageable and uncontrollable proportions within a short span of time. By […]
Top bizarre records around the world
It is human nature to want to excel – to make a name for oneself, distinguish oneself and set a record. Just when we thought we’ve heard them all – the tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the slowest, the strongest, and the weakest, here comes this new crop of records that are nothing short of […]
Most Dangerous Volcanoes Around the World
Volcanoes are one of the most violent and destructive forces of Nature. While it is true that it is these volcanic belts that are home to some of the most spectacular forms of flora and fauna, it is also true that these volcanoes have been feared, worshiped, and studied for centuries now. Modern volcanologists and […]
Tribes Around the World
Many of us may feel that our fast-paced world of increasing globalization, industrialization, and homogenization contributes to our becoming global citizens, where we are equally at home in any part of the world. However, these processes have taken a heavy toll on traditional ways of life around the world, particularly tribal cultures that are trying […]
Famous book fairs Around the World
In a world where information is always available to us on our smartphones, the Internet, and on television, many of us still turn to a book (in printed or e-book form) when we need more in-depth analysis on any topic. “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and […]
Ghost Towns Around the World
Ghost Towns Around the World Do you believe in ghosts? Well, whether ghosts exist or not, ghost towns certainly do. And no, they don’t have anything to do with ghosts! Ghost towns are abandoned settlements, where people no longer live, or very few people do. A once-busy town, often created as a result of some […]
Social Causes Gone Viral Around the World
Social Causes Gone Viral Chances are that one has already participated in the social cause that’s recently gone viral, which involves pouring a bucket of ice cubes over his/her head to raise funds for the treatment of ALS. If one hasn’t taken the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ yet, one must have certainly read about it, heard […]
Oldest Universities Around the World
Many of us may look back at our days spent in college or at university as some of the best days of our lives. The intellectual challenge of learning a subject we loved, the bonds forged with great teachers, and the friendships that last a lifetime are memories we look back upon as we move […]
Kidnappings Around the World
Kidnappings Around the World Untold numbers of children and adults are abducted every year. Though laws have been passed in many countries to allow government intervention, such as the law preventing transporting minors across state lines in the US, as well as police and media efforts to publicize the missing persons, kidnappings still occur at […]