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9 Largest Islands in the World

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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.

Do You Know These Famous Soccer Players?

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Futbol is the most popular sport in the world. Well, soccer, that is, to Americans. Soccer players are true athletes. They define the word. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the most famous soccer legends.

Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?

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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.

10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)

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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.

All the Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road

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Left-side or left-hand traffic may seem backwards for most U.S. drivers, but it's nothing new; in the 17th and 18th centuries, it helped control the flow of horse-drawn carriages on London Bridge. These laws set the trend for many of the world's countries that drive on the left side of the road.

Top 10 Countries in the Red

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Countries around the world are in debt. Learn about the global recession and its effect on these 10 countries in the red.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending

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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.

Why do people wish on eyelashes?

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Much like wishing upon a star, a loose eyelash could make your dreams come true. If you believe, that is. Find out why people wish on eyelashes.

How British Parliament Works

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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.

What Was the Largest Wave Ever Recorded?

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Scientists have long been fascinated by the ocean's dynamic nature, where the force of the water collides with atmospheric phenomena to create waves of monumental size.

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