The ancient Greek city-state of Athens is considered by many to be the birthplace of democracy, a form of governance. elaborate
The global median age is increasing. elaborate
More than half the world's population now lives in urban areas. elaborate
The word "power" has its roots in the Latin word "potentia," meaning "ability" or "capacity." elaborate
The longest filibuster in US Senate history lasted over 24 hours, by Strom Thurmond in 1957 against a civil rights bill. elaborate
Some monarch butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles, a journey longer than their lifespan, meaning no single butterfly completes the entire migration. Their offspring continue the journey. elaborate
The world's first university, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, was founded in 859 CE in Fez, Morocco. elaborate