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15 Largest Cities in England, Ranked by Population
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With a total population of about 57.7 million, England is the largest country in the United Kingdom, which also includes Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The country is home to cities rich in history and diverse cultures.
10 Health Care Systems Around the World
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On our list of 10 Health Care Systems Around the World, you'll learn how other nations finance health insurance. Read about other health care systems.
What State Has the Most Mountains in the U.S.? 8 Peak Records
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If you're wondering what state has the most mountains, it depends on how you define "mountains." Some states have the most named mountain ranges or mountainous land area, whereas others have the outright highest mountain peaks.
12 Deadly Diseases Cured in the 20th Century
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Diseases like polio and smallpox took countless lives before a cure was found. Read our list of 12 diseases that were cured in the 20th century.
10 Bands Named After Places
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Is your favorite band named after a place? See our list of 10 bands named after places and see if you can guess what bands made the list.
The French Baguette Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status
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The baguette is the most popular bread eaten in France. So it makes sense UNESCO would protect it as an iconic part of the country's cultural heritage.
9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania
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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.
How Urban Sprawl Works
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Urban sprawl occurs when people move from cities to the areas around them and develop the land with houses, businesses and roads. Learn about urban sprawl.
Can You Identify the World Capital When Only Shown One Photo of It? Most Fail!
The Eiffel Tower not only represents Paris, but the symbol of the country globally. A symbol which embodies the city of love and a country that not only produces fragrant cheeses but also performed the world's first artificial heart transplant and face transplant. But you already know that! So see how many other world capitals you can recognize!
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.