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This Day in History
![The first issue of Action Comics, featuring Superman, was published.]( "The first issue of Action Comics, featuring Superman, was published.")
This Day in History
"I am, I am Superman"
Weather of the Day
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Weather of the Day
On this date in 1903, a strong, tightly focused tornado killed 104 people in Georgia,…
Birthday of the Day
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Birthday of the Day
a Jesuit priest. He was sent to New France in 1666 and studied Native American languages…
Word of the Day
Word of the Day
You love Uncle Antonio because he does everything—cook, dress, travel—with panache. What…
Analogy of the Day
News of the World
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News of the World
The Bulgarian-born artist, known for his monumental projects, dies at his home in New…
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To celebrate their hundredth anniversary and a century of cinema, the American Film Institute produced an all-star list of famous quotes.![Gulou, China]()
Here are the 50 most populous countries of the world with the population of each country. The estimated population of the world is 7.8 billion as of 2020.![Shibuya, Tokyo]()
The world's largest cities today fall under a class that researchers call "megacities," with a population of over 10 million people, which house 7% of the human population.![Current Events]()
The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far.![Cinco de Mayo]()
Cinco de Mayo began in Mexico, but ever since it's been a mostly American holiday. How did a Mexican battle turn into an American celebration?![Pox]()
Smallpox is one of greatest scourges in human history. This disease starts with a rash that progresses to pus-filled blisters, resulting in disfiguration, blindness, and death.
