10. 1912 –

The US presidential election of 1912 had four candidates representing four political parties. Republican President Theodore Roosevelt returned from a trip and found that William Taft had been appointed president by the Republican party. Roosevelt, against Taft’s growing conservative policy, created his own political party, the Progressive Party. The other candidates were Woodrow Wilson for the Democrats and Eugene Debs for the Socialists. During his campaign, Roosevelt was hit in the chest. He managed to finish his speech before removing the ball. In the end, Democrat Wilson won the elections with less than 50% in several states. It was because the Republican vote was … CONTINUE READING

Japanese architecture of metabolism is a rare form of architecture born in Japan after the Second World War. During the 1960s, Japanese metabolism was the most influential, ranging from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The idea of ​​metabolism was conceived by architects under the influence of Kenzo Tange and other notable architects such as Fumihiko Maki, Kiyonori Kikutake and Kisho Kurokawa. The young architects were inspired by a wide range of sources, including biological processes and Marxist theories. The term “metabolism” is derived from a concept in biology and has seen the construction of large-scale architectural structures and … CONTINUE READING

The following countries begin with the letter I:

• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Ivory Coast

Which countries start with me?

Iceland

Located in the North Atlantic, Iceland is home to some of the largest glaciers in Europe. Besides ice, the country is also famous for its volcanic activities. Glaciers and volcanoes have earned Iceland the nickname “land of fire and ice”. Iceland is sandwiched between Norway and Greenland. The country experiences long days in summer with almost 24 hours of sunshine. The Gullfoss waterfall on the Hvita river is one of Iceland’s main attractions. Other scenic spots include Thingvellir Park, Latrabjarg Cliffs, Myvatn … CONTINUE READING

United States National Natural Sites (NNL) is a program that identifies and promotes the management, conservation and rehabilitation of natural history in the United States. The program identifies geological and biological features in private and public property. The main objective of the program is to encourage and support individual and organizational efforts to preserve sites which illustrate the ecological and geological history of the country. The program also aims to encourage the public to appreciate the natural heritage. There are 599 national natural sites in the country, distributed in the states of 48 and in the territories of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam … CONTINUE READING

The highest volcanoes in Europe include Etna, Beerenberg, Oraefajokull, Baroarbunga, Stromboli, the Soufriere Hills and Vesuvius. Three of these volcanoes are located in different parts of Italy: Etna, Vesuvius and Stromboli. Öræfajökull and Baroarbunga are located in Iceland, while Beerenberg and Soufriere are located in Norway and the United Kingdom, respectively. All of these mountains are active and have volcano sputum from time to time. Stromboli has recorded one of the longest periods of volcanic activity in the world.

The highest volcanic mountains in Europe

The highest active volcanic mountain in the world is Etna. Located in Sicily, Italy, and known for its frequent volcanic … CONTINUE READING