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Colorful storefront signs in Chinese and English along a bustling street in New York City's Chinatown

New York City, home to more than 628,000 Chinese residents, has the largest Chinese population of any city outside of Asia.

A shirtless man wearing beaded necklaces drinking from a coconut under a tree

Nauru, a small island nation northeast of Australia, has one of the highest obesity rates globally, affecting 61% of men and 66% of women.

A snow-covered Mount Everest with a dramatic sunset backdrop

Over 300 people have died climbing Mount Everest since 1922. Most deaths occur because of avalanches, and not all bodies have been recovered.

Venus flytrap traps with red interiors and white bristles

The Venus flytrap is native to a small coastal region of North and South Carolina, centered around Wilmington, North Carolina.

The Great Wall of China winding through lush green hills on a clear day

The Great Wall of China has stood for centuries due to a unique mortar mix of sticky rice flour and slaked lime.

Mars rover on rocky terrain with large red planet in background

Mars’ surface has been more thoroughly mapped than Earth’s ocean floor.

Colorful evening view of a historic town in Vermont, featuring a large brick church with a tall, patterned steeple

From 1777 until its admission to the United States in 1791, Vermont existed as a self-governing independent state. It had its own copper coins and operated its own postal service.

Rungrado 1st of May Stadium with distinctive arches located next to a river, surrounded by bridges

The second-largest stadium in the world is the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea. It can hold up to 114,000 spectators. It covers 51 acres and is 197 feet tall.

View through a stone tunnel entrance opening to a paved path with trees and a traditional building, with mountains in the background

China has a 3,000-mile network of underground tunnels, often referred to as the “Underground Great Wall.” These tunnels are used to store and transport ballistic missiles.

Close-up of a Nile crocodile's eye and rough-textured skin

There is an unknown number of Nile crocodiles in Florida. They are the second-largest crocodile and are more dangerous than Florida’s native crocodiles and alligators.

Spinning globe showing blurred continents against a black background

At the equator, Earth spins at about 1,037 mph (1,670 km/h); this speed decreases toward the poles.

Star-filled night sky with the Milky Way above silhouetted pine trees

Only people who live on the equator can see all the stars in the sky.

Person holding a barn owl on a gloved hand at an owl café

Owl cafés are popular in Japan, especially in Tokyo, where visitors can observe and hold owls in a controlled environment.

Downtown skyline with high-rise buildings over a green residential area

Although the exact origin is unclear, North Carolina’s nickname, “The Tar Heel State,” is believed to come from the tar produced there, which often stuck to the bottom of people’s shoes.

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New York City, home to more than 628,000 Chinese residents, has the largest Chinese population of any city outside of Asia.

Nauru, a small island nation northeast of Australia, has one of the highest obesity rates globally, affecting 61% of men and 66% of women.

Over 300 people have died climbing Mount Everest since 1922. Most deaths occur because of avalanches, and not all bodies have been recovered.

The Venus flytrap is native to a small coastal region of North and South Carolina, centered around Wilmington, North Carolina.

The Great Wall of China has stood for centuries due to a unique mortar mix of sticky rice flour and slaked lime.

Mars’ surface has been more thoroughly mapped than Earth’s ocean floor.

From 1777 until its admission to the United States in 1791, Vermont existed as a self-governing independent state. It had its own copper coins and operated its own postal service.

The second-largest stadium in the world is the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea. It can hold up to 114,000 spectators. It covers 51 acres and is 197 feet tall.

China has a 3,000-mile network of underground tunnels, often referred to as the “Underground Great Wall.” These tunnels are used to store and transport ballistic missiles.

There is an unknown number of Nile crocodiles in Florida. They are the second-largest crocodile and are more dangerous than Florida’s native crocodiles and alligators.

At the equator, Earth spins at about 1,037 mph (1,670 km/h); this speed decreases toward the poles.

Only people who live on the equator can see all the stars in the sky.

Owl cafés are popular in Japan, especially in Tokyo, where visitors can observe and hold owls in a controlled environment.

Although the exact origin is unclear, North Carolina’s nickname, “The Tar Heel State,” is believed to come from the tar produced there, which often stuck to the bottom of people’s shoes.

The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn, which has been featured in Scottish heraldry since the 12th century.

The first palm trees in Los Angeles were planted by 18th-century Spanish missionaries.

In 1840, German astronomers Wilhelm Beer and Johann Heinrich Mädler created the first comprehensive map of Mars.

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New York City, home to more than 628,000 Chinese residents, has the largest Chinese population of any city outside of Asia.

Nauru, a small island nation northeast of Australia, has one of the highest obesity rates globally, affecting 61% of men and 66% of women.

Over 300 people have died climbing Mount Everest since 1922. Most deaths occur because of avalanches, and not all bodies have been recovered.

The Venus flytrap is native to a small coastal region of North and South Carolina, centered around Wilmington, North Carolina.

The Great Wall of China has stood for centuries due to a unique mortar mix of sticky rice flour and slaked lime.

Mars’ surface has been more thoroughly mapped than Earth’s ocean floor.

From 1777 until its admission to the United States in 1791, Vermont existed as a self-governing independent state. It had its own copper coins and operated its own postal service.

The second-largest stadium in the world is the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in North Korea. It can hold up to 114,000 spectators. It covers 51 acres and is 197 feet tall.

China has a 3,000-mile network of underground tunnels, often referred to as the “Underground Great Wall.” These tunnels are used to store and transport ballistic missiles.

There is an unknown number of Nile crocodiles in Florida. They are the second-largest crocodile and are more dangerous than Florida’s native crocodiles and alligators.

At the equator, Earth spins at about 1,037 mph (1,670 km/h); this speed decreases toward the poles.

Only people who live on the equator can see all the stars in the sky.

Owl cafés are popular in Japan, especially in Tokyo, where visitors can observe and hold owls in a controlled environment.

Although the exact origin is unclear, North Carolina’s nickname, “The Tar Heel State,” is believed to come from the tar produced there, which often stuck to the bottom of people’s shoes.

The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn, which has been featured in Scottish heraldry since the 12th century.

The first palm trees in Los Angeles were planted by 18th-century Spanish missionaries.

In 1840, German astronomers Wilhelm Beer and Johann Heinrich Mädler created the first comprehensive map of Mars.