Top 10: Oldest Trees in the World

Trees are among the organisms that live a longer life on Earth. The list of the oldest trees in the world is not consensual, it varies according to the method of dating and databases used by each research team. After crossing information, we chose to enumerate the oldest living trees in accordance with the dating techniques called cross-dating, which is based on the observation of patterns matching the width and length between colors from the …

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Top 11: Biggest Environmental Disasters in History

Here, we will particularly look into the harmful effects that industrialization caused on ecosystems and man, on a global scale. We currently live in a society that, though indeed awakened to environmental issues, arguably based on industry its economic growth and development of quality of life of the populations. Meet the eleven worst environmental disasters that had greatest impact on the world that surrounds us. 11. Three Mile Island

Top 10: The Most Important Philosophers of History

The word philosophy comes from the Greek word phileo, which means “to love”, and sophia, which means “wisdom”. So, in a few words, philosophy means “the love of wisdom”. There are several definitions of philosophy. It can be defined as “the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life ,etc” or even as “the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group”. Philosophy is considered to have developed …

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Top 20: Small Dog Breeds

Small dog breeds are extremely popular for several reasons. They are “portable”, so they can fit in little carriers and go with you many places. In general, they require little space and many do well in cramped homes and apartments. Most of all, these little ones are absolutely adorable! What other reason do you need? Here are twentieth of the most popular small dog breeds: 1. Yorkshire Terrier One of the most popular of all …

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Top 10: Most Stressful Jobs

I am not daft enough to consider that the whole working class is completely in love with their jobs. For starters, not everybody is lucky enough to get the job they have dreamed about and that even studied for it but due to a number of reasons were not able to get it. However, there are jobs that you will only be able to do if you really love them, due to the huge amounts …

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Top 10: Smallest Countries by Area in the World

10. Malta Is a southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea. 316 km2 (122 mi2) 9. Maldives Is an island nation in the Indian Ocean-Arabian Sea area, consisting of a double chain of twenty-six atolls. 300 km2 (120 mi2) – Smallest country in Asia. 8. Saint Kitts and Nevis Is a federal two-island country in the West Indies. 261 km2 (101 mi2) – Smallest country in the Americas and the Western Hemisphere. 7. Marshall Islands …

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Top 10: Largest Countries by Area in the World

10. Algeria 2,381,741 km2 (919,595 mi2) – Largest country in Africa. 9. Kazakhstan 2,724,900 km2 (1,052,100 mi2) – Largest landlocked country. 8. Argentina 2,780,400 km2 (1,073,500 mi2) 7. India 3,287,590 km2 (1,269,350 mi2) – The area given is from Encyclopædia Britannica and excludes disputed territories not under Indian control. The total area claimed by India, according to the figure given by the United Nations and the Indian government, totals 3,287,263 km2 (1,269,219 mi2) 6. Australia …

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Top 10: Dogs for kids

When choosing a family dog is important to think about age, size, temperament and energy level. All of which should suit your family’s lifestyle. Next, the top 10 dogs that are specially suitable for kids. Please notice, that despite numbered there is no particular order to the list provided. 1. Newfoundland Photo Autor – Alicja Nicknamed “Nature’s Babysitter,” the Newfoundland dog loves children and is very protective of them. Gentle, kind, and patient, this breed …

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Top 21: Natural Disasters Recorded for Humanity

It is believed that the Universe was created from a cataclysmic explosion, our solar system was itself created in the chaos of clouds of gas and residues from explosions of distant and ancient stars. Our home planet was itself the result of a series of cataclysms at tremendous scale, and it is thanks to such cataclysms that emerged water, atmosphere and a moon, and consequently the ideal conditions for the development of life and its …

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Top 20: Best Universities in the U.S.A.

When one thinks and aspires to a higher education for our children, american universities are invariably those that are on top of our desires. Stay with us and get to know the top 20 American universities. 1. Princeton University Princeton is among the wealthiest universities in the world, with a budget around eleven billion dollars (the fourth largest in the world), sustained by continued donations of its ex-students and maintained by investment advisers. Founded as …

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