American television star Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018 attracted global attention, as most royal weddings do. But she was not the first American woman or man to marry into royalty. Americans who married royalty Wallis Simpson married Prince Edward, UK Edward VIII, the eldest son ofRead More
The present crisis in Venezuela traces back to Hugo Chavez taking over as President in 1999, and the chain of poor decisionsRead More
Baseball is one of the most popular sports played in the United States. The sport is keenly followed and gets high televisionRead More
In 1866, the sinking of General Sherman, an American merchant ship, was the first major hostile act between the United States andRead More
A sinkhole is a geological occurrence that manifests as a cavity or a hole in the ground. When water erodes the underlyingRead More
The United States has over the years produced some of the best architects and engineers in the world. The brilliance of theseRead More
The United States is filled with natural wonders and visiting National Parks, National Monuments, and others can make for a great get-away.Read More
Iran USA Air Distance (bird’s flight) between the two 7,258 miles (11,681 km) Capital Tehran Washington D.C. Area 636371.64 sq milesRead More
Several factors contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union. To get a good perspective of what led to the break-up ofRead More
A river is a natural flowing waterway, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river. The US is aRead More
As per NASA, the flag (Apollo 11’s) has most likely disintegrated. The Apollo Program, also known as Project Apollo, aimed to fulfillRead More
The multiplicity of skyscrapers in the US reflects its futuristic approach. The architectural masterpieces are commendable, leaving people wonderstruck on first glance.Read More
No, Nepal was neither a British Colony nor a part of India at any time. Nepal is a beautiful Himalayan country sandwichedRead More
The process of Italian unification began with a popular movement called Risorgimento, or Resurgence, a political and social movement based on nationalistRead More
The forthcoming marriage between Prince Harry (Prince Henry of Wales) and Meghan Markel has drawn the world’s attention, and the big questionRead More
No, Switzerland is not a socialist country. The principal of socialism propagates the equal distribution and ownership of the means of production,Read More
Switzerland is truly a traveler’s delight. Lush green meadows, tall snow-capped mountains, rivers with crystal clear waters, and cosmopolitan cities; Switzerland hasRead More
The picturesque country of Belgium is undoubtedly a traveler’s delight. From its majestic hills to splendid cities and scrumptious cuisine, Belgium hasRead More
American citizens can enter approximately 105 countries without having a visa. All they need is a passport to enter these countries. ThereRead More
Yes, Belgium is a country. Belgium is a sovereign nation located in Western Europe. A constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system ofRead More
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