The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, often referred to as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, is a long-standing and deeply rooted territorial dispute in the South Caucasus region. It centers around the Nagorno-Karabakh region, an ethnically Armenian enclave located within the internationally recognized borders of Azerbaijan. This conflict has its origins in the early 20th century, but it escalated significantly in the late 1980s and early 1990s, leading to a full-scale war.

Skyscrapers can be traced back to the late 19th century when Chicago, often dubbed the “birthplace of skyscrapers,” saw the construction of the Home Insurance Building in 1885. …

The idea of creating a state for Jews in various countries around the world has been explored at different points in history by individuals and groups within the Jewish diaspora. These proposals generally emerged from a desire to escape persecution, discrimination, or anti-Semitism, and they often reflect the diversity of opinions within the Jewish community regarding the best location for a Jewish homeland.

It’s not what you earn; it’s the way that you spend it — that’s what leads to happiness. So claim the authors of a Harvard-affiliated study that proposed eight principles to “help consumers get more happiness for their money.” …

What language does your family speak around the dinner table? While 78% of Americans only speak English at home, you may not know that it’s not an official language in the U.S. in the same way French is in France or Portuguese is in Brazil. English may be America’s de…

Energy sources vary across Europe due to differences in geography, natural resources, government policies, technological advancements, and historical energy infrastructure. The energyminute team created the map of the largest source of power in Europe, using ourworldindata.org data. Read more >>

Olive, butter, corn, and sunflower oils are all commonly used cooking oils, each with its own unique characteristics and culinary applications. In 2022, about 18.7 million barrels of oil daily were consumed in Europe. Read more >>

The impressiveness of mountains and other landforms is inherently subjective. Regardless, two factors that universally contribute to the perceived impressiveness of a landform are its height and steepness. Height is a significant factor in defining impressiveness, but it’s not the only factor. For example, even though Mt. …

The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 58°С (136 °F) in the Libyan desert. The coldest temperature ever measured was -88°C (-126°F) at Vostok Station in Antarctica. But every country in the world has its own temperature records, and the difference between them can reach noticeable values. Read more >>