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10 Most Evil Dictators on Earth

10 Most Evil Dictators on Earth

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it” - William Pitt the Elder, British Prime Minister from 1766 to 1778. Our nations’ leaders are supposed to be paragons of virtue and strength, ever striving to better the populace’s lot in life and aid their country’s economic,...

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Aral Sea Shrinking, Focus of UN Visit to Central Asia

The Aral Sea is shrinking and was the focus of a United Nations visit to the region of Central Asia. The Aral Sea was once the fourth largest lake in the world. In 1960 the lake supported a multitude of fresh and salt water fish, the fishing industries of the now ghost towns of the Uzbek Soviet...

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Which Countries Are Landlocked?

Landlocked countries are those that do not have any coastline. Its borders are adjacent to land on all sides. According to the CIA World Factbook, about 44 countries in the world are landlocked. A landlocked status for a country is a critical factor because it prevents the said country from gaining...

10 Most Bizarre Contact Sports on Earth

10 Most Bizarre Contact Sports on Earth

http://www.visitashbourne.co.uk/ashbourne-royal-shrovetide-football/ There are plenty of sports out there, and plenty of weird sports at that; Aussie Rules Football for instance, or boot tossing. However, there are none in the world as bizarre, as unhinged and downright potty as the ten sports...

10 Most Toxic Places on Earth

10 Most Toxic Places on Earth

Any substance, no matter how seemingly benign it may be, can cause damage to an organism. Something as simple as water can be considered toxic as most toxins are dose dependent. Whether whole or in part, toxicity is a huge problem on this planet we all rely on for survival. Though we do our best...