Pepsi was at one point, the world's sixth largest naval superpower, boasting a larger navy than most countries at the time. You can click on the title to learn more!
Pepsi – the Former Naval Superpower and Soda Company
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The Russian Internet Phenomenon of Smiley Faces With No Eyes
Ever wondered why Russian smiley faces have no eyes (or nose for that matter)? Well, the answer is kinda interesting ). You can click on the title to learn more!
Did Turkmenistan Ban the Word Coronavirus?
This article is a fact-check on some commonly misinterpreted information currently circulating. Hope it's helpful. You can click on the title to learn more!
How One Soviet Engineering Project Destroyed the World’s Fourth-Largest Lake
The Aral Sea, formerly the world's fourth-largest lake, is a remnant of what it once was. What caused all this? One semi-successful Soviet engineering project. You can click the title to learn more!
The Tale of Batman: A Mountain, Oil, and Publicity Stunts
Image From Atakan Kırca's Change.org Petition Regarding Batman's Borders | Although the superhero, Batman, has an interesting backstory, the city of Batman, Turkey has many stories surrounding it - mostly around its famous name - that are arguably more fascinating. You can click the title to learn more!
Mind the Gap: Russia, the US, and the 51 Miles That Separates Them
The Bering Strait Introduction It is often easy to forget that there are only 51 miles separating the East world from the West. The Bering Strait lies between Siberia and Alaska. Since 1867, the border in the Bering Strait has not only been a political border, but also an important border for the International Date … Continue reading Mind the Gap: Russia, the US, and the 51 Miles That Separates Them
The Attempts at a Pan-Arab State
Arab Federation The Arab Federation was a de-facto confederation that lasted less than a year in 1958. It was made as a Hashemite and a Pan-Arab nationalist state. Attempts had been made twice before at a similar state. Because the ideals of the Arab Federation and the United Arab Republic differed drastically, it became an … Continue reading The Attempts at a Pan-Arab State
Everyone Wants to be the Next Dubai: The Story of Two Soon-to-be Competing Megacities
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project Neom, meaning “New Future,” is a Sudi-born project to build a city next to the Red Sea that will be larger than Rwanda and will cost about 500-billion dollars. Neom will operate as a semi-autonomous city-state. Neom will follow the lead of cities like Dubai and Singapore. This project has HUGE … Continue reading Everyone Wants to be the Next Dubai: The Story of Two Soon-to-be Competing Megacities
When Mongolia was Communist
A Flag Map of the Mongolian People's Republic Introduction It was bound to happen, wasn’t it? Sandwiched between two historically Communist states, Mongolia was destined to have a Communist era. From 1924 to 1992, the Soviet Union and China had another Communist ally neighbor. Beginnings On November 26th, 1924, the Mongolian People’s Republic came to … Continue reading When Mongolia was Communist
Khuzestan: A Growing Conflict in Iran
Introduction Khuzestan is in Region #4 of Iran and is a minority amongst the rest of Iran. This area is almost entirely Arab and other minorities, and yet, people are not taught Arabic in school. Throughout history, this area has functioned as a city-state and is now vying for complete independence. Rich in resources, Khuzestan … Continue reading Khuzestan: A Growing Conflict in Iran
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