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Why Is Ukraine's Capital Pronounced 'Kyiv' and Not 'Kiev'?

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The pronunciation of "Kyiv" goes far beyond personal preference. It actually has geopolitical significance.

How the Truman Doctrine Changed American Foreign Policy Forever

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The Truman Doctrine was an American foreign policy created to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion. But some consider it as the official beginning of the Cold War.

Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change

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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.

Why Is Gas So Expensive at Certain Times of Year?

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Unfortunately for drivers, we often see the highest gas prices during the summer, starting around Memorial Day. In May 2022, U.S. consumers paid an average of $1.50 per gallon more than they were at the same time in 2021, according to AAA.

Who Are the Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs?

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This group of men has enormous wealth, and they make up Putin's inner circle. Do they also have any chance of toppling Putin's regime, as well?

Which "Casablanca" Character Are You?

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"Casablanca" is a classic of western cinema. Historically, it tells the story of a geopolitical crossroads during World War 2. Dramatically, it is a story about lost loves and what could have been. Which "Casablanca" character are you?

Is Africa Splitting in Two? Really? Here's the Scoop

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The notion of Africa splitting has the attention scientists and geologists worldwide, as the Great Rift Valley stretches and tears at the Earth's crust.

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.

How the Crude Oil Market Works

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The crude oil market is explained in this article. Learn about the crude oil market.

There's No Such Thing as a 'Learning Style'

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The myth of distinct styles of learning persists. Why? Learn more about learning preferences in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

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