Geography and Places Archives - Page 3 of 4

Geography and places is a broad category that includes all natural and manmade locations. It’s two broad subdivisions are Physical Geography (naturally occurring geography) and Human Geography (man made geography).

The Polar Ice Caps are Melting Fact

Data shows that the polar ice caps are melting due to natural and human factors.

The Modern Circus Can Trace its Roots Back to Ancient Rome Fact

The origin of the modern day circus can be traced back to ancient Roman amphitheaters called “circuses”. The Circus Maximus was one of the first circuses.

The Oxford Comma Originated at Oxford University Myth

The Oxford comma gets its name from being used by the Oxford University Press, but its exact origins are unclear.

Oxford University Is Older Than Aztec Civilization Fact

Teaching had begun at Oxford University by 1096 while the founding of Tenochtitlán in 1325 marked the start of the Aztec civilization.

U.S. Universities Have Always Charged Tuition Myth

US public state universities used to be tuition-free from the early 1800’s to the late 1960’s, although they still charged fees, but college has never been free in the US.

Gun Ownership is Relatively High in Switzerland Fact

In Switzerland, it is estimated that about 25-30% of citizens own a gun, and more own hunting weapons (which don’t require registration) or own unregistered old army weapons.

There is a Real-Life Superhero In Seattle Fact

Phoenix Jones is a real-life superhero who patrols Seattle, Washington helping to prevent crime.

There Are More Than 50 States in America Myth

The United States of America consists of 50 states, 1 federal district, 1 incorporated territory, and 15 unincorporated territories.

More People Live in Bangladesh than Russia Fact

Despite it being .01 times the size of Russia more people live in Bangladesh than Russia.

During Burning Man Black Rock City Becomes One of Nevada’s Largest Cities Myth

In 2014 Black Rock City became the 10th largest city/town in Nevada when Burning Man brought in 65,922 attendees. It should be noted that Black Rock City is not a city, it’s a LLC that hosts the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert.