Gabon country profile
Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Reason We Call People Blamed for Things “Scapegoats”
History is filled with figures who were single-handedly—yet often undeservedly—held responsible for epic societal failures. But what do goats have to do with it?
1970-01-01 08:00
77 Delightful Victorian Slang Terms You Should Be Using
We don’t know how these Victorian slang terms ever fell out of fashion, but we propose bringing them back, as soon as possible.
1970-01-01 08:00
Speech Bubble: How Scientists Working in Antarctica Inadvertently Developed a New Accent
A 2019 study of scientists over-wintering in Antarctica revealed subtle but measurable changes in the participants’ speech.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jamaica country profile
Provides an overview of Jamaica, including key dates and facts about this Caribbean country.
1970-01-01 08:00
The Origins of 6 Classic Curse Words
Many bad words come and go, but these six have withstood the tests of time. Here’s how they came to be.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lebanon country profile
Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Cuba media guide
An overview of the media in Cuba, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
North Ossetia profile
Provides an overview of North Ossetia, including key facts about this Russian Caucasian republic.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Are Tennis Tournaments Called “Opens”?
Tennis’s U.S. Open has only been an “open” since 1968. Here’s why.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greenland profile
An overview of Greenland, including key dates and facts about this autonomous Danish territory.
1970-01-01 08:00
Faroe Islands profile
Provides an overview of the Faroe Islands, and key facts about this autonomous Danish territory.
1970-01-01 08:00