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World Data Locator Map: Australia

Is Australia an Island?

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Srinivasa Ramanujan, Indian mathematician and autodidact.

6 Interesting Facts about Srinivasa Ramanujan

Entrants falling and tumbling over while chasing the cheese at the 2016 'Cheese Rolling' held at Cooper's Hill, in the Cotswolds, Brockworth England

7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Festivals

Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro

Why Is Christmas in December?

Town of Sisimiut located on the coast of the Davis Strait on Kangerluarsunnguaq Bay, Greenland

The Largest Islands in the World

Stylish light blue jeans on wooden background, closeup of inset pocket

Why Do Jeans Have That Tiny Pocket?

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Hon'ami Kōetsu: lacquered writing box

Hon'ami Kōetsu: lacquered writing box

Japanese writing box of black lacquered wood decorated in gold paint, inlaid lead,...

Courtesy of the Seattle Art Museum, Washington

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