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12 Best Countries for Women (Only 3 Are Outside Europe)

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When it comes to gender equality, peace, and safety, some nations go above and beyond. The best countries for women offer security, inclusion, and opportunities across societal levels.

12 Most Liberal Countries (Only 3 Aren't in Europe)

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Some countries lean so far into liberal values that it shapes everything from healthcare to who gets a say in government. When we talk about the most liberal countries, we're talking about places where civil liberties, social progress, and personal freedoms aren't just ideals: They're built into daily life.

European Geography Quiz

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So you think you know Europe? Map it out and take this quiz!

Voltaire Was an Enlightenment Celebrity Who Would've Loved Social Media

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Before there was a Madonna, Bono or Beyoncé, the one-named Voltaire was Europe's first truly modern celebrity.

Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America

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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.

Crusades

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Crusades were a series of military campaigns that the Christian countries of Europe waged to conquer the Holy Land from the Muslims.

How the Ritchie Boys, Secret Refugee Infiltrators, Took on the Nazis

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The Ritchie Boys, many of them Jewish refugees, trained in the U.S. and returned to Europe to help defeat Hitler and the Nazis.

5 Castles in Germany That Look Straight Out of Fairy Tales

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If you're planning a trip through Europe and want a dose of real-life medieval fantasy, start with castles in Germany.

Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places

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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?

Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked

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A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.

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