World Archive

Contrary to its name ‘The Great Wall of China’, is not one single wall; rather it is a series of many walls, the building of which began in earnest as early as 7th century BC. The Wall that exists today extends about …

There all sorts of facts you can learn about Argentina, and all of them should be remembered in order to better appreciate everything that this large country can offer us. There are all sorts of genres to learn about, from history to …

Upon seeing the iconic image of Big Ben, it’s hard not to think of all things British. It’s understandable, as any film or TV series that is set in London will generally feature a shot of the clock tower. It’s been voted …

In the last ten or fifteen years or so, Brazil has been making its mark on the world economy, mostly as a result of its growing economic strength and leadership in the southern hemisphere. This fifth biggest country has become a vital …

For many years, the nation of Cuba has caught the attention of the political background and volatile nature of the country. The nation itself carries a huge history and a long list of incidents that have occurred throughout the history of the …

A lucky explorer would not have imagined that he would give his name to 2 major continents around the world. Yes, an interesting fact is that North America got its name from Amerigo, the great Italian Explorer who discovered this massive continent …

New York is a large city with many things to see and do and also has a rich history. Before New York was a colony the area was in fact inhabited by two native cultures – the Iroquoian and the Algonquian people. …

Florida is known for its beaches, its clear blue waters, and how it attracts thousands of tourists each year, but did you know these interesting Florida facts? 1. Disney World is technically a city in its own right. The park was built …

A lot of times, it seems that we underestimate some species that exist on Earth quite a bit. Spiders, for one, are something that most of us think as a small, tiny creature, nowhere near to being harmful or scary. However, like …

As time progresses many questions about the Earth and the environment around us are answered using science. However, many events such as evolution and the Big Bang theory are scientifically possible, yet cannot be proven to have actually occurred. The creation of …

The Europeans know the mountain as Mount Elbrus, while the Karachays know it is the Mingi Taw, which basically means Thousand Mountain. Elbrus is situated in the Russian Republic. The mountain’s twin cones reach as high as 18,510 and 18,356 feet, making …

You might be visiting different stadiums in your area frequently, and it might be an exciting experience. However, have you ever imagined what it is like visiting one of the biggest stadiums of the world? The two ends of such stadiums seem …

There are some terrible days you cannot forget ever, especially if they have touched your life in some way. May 21, 1960 was one such day, the day when the world saw the biggest, the most terrible earthquake ever. The name given …

Like waterfalls? Pretty, aren’t they? What about heights? Do you get dizzy looking down a flight of stairs or over a balcony? Then Angel Falls is not for you! But if you like heights (or at least aren’t bothered by them), and …