How Did the World's Continents Get Their Names?
geography, language, continents, history facts, world map, interesting information, etymology, educational video, cogito Have you ever wondered how the world's continents got their names?
Test: Can You Translate These Latin Phrases?
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Have you ever wondered how the world's continents got their names?
What's The Shortest Border In The World?
Turns out, the answer to the question “What’s the shortest border in the world?” isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Where Did The R in Mrs. Come From?
Learn a little language history and also, where did the R in Mrs. Come from?
Fascinating Maps of China You Really Need to See
Learn everything about China with these fascinating maps.
Language vs Dialect - How Are They Different?
You've surely heard about the term "dialect" before. But have you ever considered how a language and a dialect differ?
Fun Geography - These Countries Moved Their Capitals
Changing the capital city is a surprisingly common practice in history, and the historical reasons for the change of capitals are often fascinating!
Is Antarctica Truly Owned by No Nation?
Antarctica doesn't belong to any nation, but that doesn't mean that it's completely off-limits to everyone...
Fascinating Maps We Never Saw in Our School Books
Here are some cool and interesting maps that show some unique facets of the world you never new before.
Ever Wonder Why the UK Has Left-Hand Driving?
Surely, you've wondered at least once in your life why British people chose to drive on the left side of the road?
What’s the Story Behind the Weird Names of US Coins?
Have you ever wondered what the word "dollar" actually means and where it comes from? Wonder no more.
The Many Calendars of the Modern World - Fascinating!
This video reviews some of the most common calendars in the modern world.
Would YOU Return a Lost Wallet?
Test yourself - how honest are you with yourself, really?
Same Country, Different Name - The Story of Exonyms
Ever wonder why we call Germany, well, 'Germany,' but they refer to themselves as 'Deutschland?
The Curious History of Short-Lived Republics in the USA
Learn about the curious history of countries that used to exist in the United States once.
Let's Unravel the Mystery of Spider Silk!
Let's unravel the many mysteries of the spider web!
Strange, Scary and Ancient "Medical" Treatments
Ancient times were truly wild when it came to medicine. Here are some you wouldn't believe people actually took to treat illnesses!
The World's TALLEST Statues Compared
From the Sphinx of Ancient Egypt to the Statue of Unity in India, here's the scale of the world's tallest statues.
Why Do People Think These Countries Are FAKE?
Some places in our world are actual function countries but for have only limited international recognition. Why is it so?
10+ Places in the World That Share the Same Name
Why is Georgia both a state and a country?
Confused Between the Arctic & the Antarctic? Watch This...
The Arctic and the Antarctic lie at the opposite extremes of the planet., but they still confuse many. What are the differences between them?
Portugal Wants to Double Its Territory As Early As 2022
This European country is planning to expand its territory twofold, and the way it is planning to do so will surprise you!
That One Time the Soviets Turned a Bomber Into an Airliner
Hear the story of how the Soviets turned the TU-114 bomber plane into a VIP airliner for the Soviet head of state Nikita Khrushchev.
The Strangest Gifts Countries Have Given Each Other
Remember that strange time Egypt gave France a life giraffe as a present? No? Then you've got to hear all about it and 9 other unexpected gifts between countries.
Learn All About the History of the English Language
Ever wondered where the English language came from and how it evolved over time? If so, then this is the perfect video for you!
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