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Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
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It was the world's largest diamond when mined and today it's cut into nine gems that are all part of the British Crown Jewels. But since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, questions have emerged about its imperialist history.
4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment
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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.
How Many Countries Are in Europe? Surprisingly Not a Simple Answer
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How many countries are in Europe? It depends on how you define the continent and what counts as a country.
How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution
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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.
How Many Countries Are There in the World?
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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.
The Richest Country in Europe Is Also One of the Tiniest
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The richest country in Europe is usually defined using gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, a statistic that divides a country's total economic output by its population. Economists also adjust these figures using purchasing power parity to better compare living standards between different countries.
Who Was John Calvin, and What Is Calvinism?
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John Calvin is best known for his doctrine of predestination, a controversial belief that continues to be popular in some churches. But what who was he, and what is predestination?
All 26 Countries That Start With S
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Countries that start with S appear across much of the globe. There's a total of 26 countries whose names start with the letter S in English, spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas.
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.