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Meet the World's Youngest Billionaire: A 19-year-old in Brazil
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While the average billionaire is 66 years old, there's a dramatic shift taking place in the world of wealth. A new generation of billionaires is making headlines with their impressive fortunes. Around the globe, 14 individuals have reached a net worth of over $1 billion despite being 30 years old or younger - and the youngest billionaire is still in her teens.
Can You Name the Countries for These Mostly Green Flags?
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The stars and stripes. The maple leaf. The red ensign. The gold and green. Every country has a flag and every flag has a meaning. Do you think you can ID all these countries that have green flags? Run this quiz up the flagpole, and see who salutes!
Can You Match the Country to the Language Spoken There?
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Hola! Shalom! NÇ hÇŽo! Hello! Can you tell us which language belongs with which country, or will you be stuck saying bonjour in India?
How Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?
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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.
Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?
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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!
10 Most Short-lived Countries
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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.
How Many Billionaires Are in the U.S.? More Than Any Other Nation
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Exactly how many billionaires are in the U.S. today? According to the Forbes annual list, 813 billionaires call the United States home as of 2024. That makes the U.S. the country with the most billionaires by a wide margin. Together, they hold a combined wealth of 5.7 trillion dollars.
10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP
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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
How Many Countries of South America Can You Name?
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From the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes Mountains, the fourth-largest continent is a treasure trove of natural wonders and historical sites. Let's explore the countries of South America and take a look at what makes each one unique.