Miscellaneous
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What are the top 10 steel manufacturing countries of 2016?
After facing a low in 2015, the steel industry saw a rise in the total output, as well as a rise in demand in the 2016. Considered one of the most commonly used material, the growth in steel industry has slowed, but the demand is ever increasing, thus making the industry fall into the
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Five important cities of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire stretched around the Mediterranean Sea and included northern Africa, western Asia and southern Europe. It is considered to be one of the greatest empires in Western Civilization, and is also known for its profound influence on western culture. The Roman Empire began with Augustus Caesar as the first ruler, ended with Romulus
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US States with the Most Car Accidents
The US Department of Transportation’s data for 2015 shows that the total number of people who died in car crashes across the US was 35,092, and a total of 32,166 fatal motor vehicle crashes. This shows marked increase of 7.2 percent in the number of people who died in car crashes from the year
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Countries Where Orangutans are Found
Orangutans are found exclusively in the South Asian countries of Malaysia and Indonesia. In fact, the name “orangutan” comes from the Malay word meaning “person of the forest.” There are two species of orangutans: Bornean and Sumatran. These two types of orangutans are found in the rainforests on the islands for which they are
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Countries where Alcohol consumption is banned
Today, the reason for a country to be categorized as a ‘dry country,’ is mainly because of religious reasons. Some countries have a partial or an all-out ban on alcohol because they adhere to strict religious laws and beliefs. Mainly these ‘dry countries,’ follow Islamic Sharia Law, which forbids alcohol. Afghanistan with its strict
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How much does a haircut cost around the world?
Today, a haircut is one of the most common forms of grooming services that are performed on a regular basis. But have you ever wondered what a haircut costs in different cities around the world? And what determines the cost? The answer for this is based on an analysis made by the financial services
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Countries where Public Executions are still held
In a few countries, executions are still practiced as a method of deterrent. Some countries perform these executions in public places for all to witness. Use of state-sponsored public execution as capital punishment, is reported to be active in; North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen. The practice has been condemned by several
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US cities with most pedestrian commuters
Walking is increasingly becoming a very important part of national conversation regarding global transportation globally, and especially in the United States. The American Census Bureau conducts the American Community Survey (ACS Survey), which is one of the most expansive sources of information on commuting and biking in the country. Their latest survey shows data
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Busiest airports in the world
Hartsfield-Jackson International, in Atlanta, GA, takes the first position as the world’s busiest airport in 2016. The figures are based on the preliminary data released by the airport trade group and Airports Council International, on April 19, 2017, for the year 2016. Atlanta also counted more than 100 million passengers for the second year
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The Top Ten Airlines in the World
The World Airline Awards is one of the most prestigious awards that ranks the world’s top airlines. Its known as the Oscars of the airline industry, and the 2017 edition of the awards were held at the Paris Air Show. The World Airlines Awards is organized by Skytrax, a United Kingdom-based consultancy. Qatar Airways
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