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Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2006

Note: The day of an eclipse is given in Universal Time (UT) and may start a day earlier or later depending on your time zone. (See Phenomena, 2006, to find time of eclipse.)March 15.…

Freedom in the World, 2007

Since 1978, Freedom House has published Freedom in the World, an annual comparative assessment of the state of political rights and civil liberties around the world. Widely used by…

Leo Joseph RYAN, Congress, CA (1925-1978)

RYAN Leo Joseph , a Representative from California; born in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebr., May 5, 1925; attended schools in Illinois, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin; A.B.,…

Highest Waterfalls of the World

The following table lists the world's tallest waterfalls including the name, location, source, and height. Officially, Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's tallest waterfall with an uninterrupted…

Which Country Shares the Most Borders?

The Question: What country is bordered by the greatest number of other countries? The Answer: China and Russia each share a common border with 14 other countries. According to the CIA, the…

cult

(Encyclopedia) cult, ritual observances involved in worship of, or communication with, the supernatural or its symbolic representations. A cult includes the totality of ideas, activities, and…

Selected International Organizations

Learn about various international organizations that operate cooperatively throughout the world. Each organization is composed of several or many countries with a joint goal…