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Chile Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Chile, or the Republic of Chile, is a fascinating country situated in South America, sharing its borders with Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia. With its diverse landscapes, ranging from the Atacama…

August 2022 Current Events: World News

Top of Page US News | Disaster News | Science & Technology News 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…

Arkansas Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

As you can see from the Arkansas state map, it is located in the southern region of the United States. It is bordered by six other states, including Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas…

22 Lakes in Texas (Biggest, Best, and Why!)

Top of Page Source: iStockDid you know that the Lone Star State is home to more than 7,000 lakes? That’s right! Here are 22 of Texas’s most famous lakes, including the biggest, the best, and the most…

Our Top Stories for the Week of August 1, 2022

It’s been a busy week, from political changes to climate worries. Who has time to keep track of it all? That’s why we’ve boiled it all down to our top stories of the week. Economics & Politics…

Emperor Naruhito

Naruhito has been the Emperor of Japan since May 1, 2019, when his elderly father Emperor Akihito abdicated the throne. Naruhito's rule is known as the Reiwa era. Prince Naruhito was born to Crown…

Indiana Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Indiana is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes region of North America. It is known as "The Hoosier State" and is home to many major cities, including Indianapolis, the state’s capital city,…

Crown Princess Masako Biography

Crown Princess MasakoWife of Crown Prince Naruhito, heir to the Japanese throne Born: 12/9/1963Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Daughter of a Japanese diplomat, Masako Owada grew up in several…

The Devil's Dictionary: Perseverance

by Ambrose Bierce PERORATIONPESSIMISMPERSEVERANCE -n. A lowly virtue whereby mediocrity achieves an inglorious success. "Persevere, persevere!" cry the homilists all, Themselves, day…