Countries have varying legal drinking ages, from 16 to 25, with some nations having no minimum age. Higher drinking ages are believed to encourage responsibility and reduce accidents. Inexperienced drinkers can find themselves in bad situations, so responsible drinking is important. Some countries ban alcohol consumption, mainly Muslim nations. Underage drinking is a problem in […]
The net worth of Americans doubled from 1983 to 2010, except for those aged 29-37 who saw a 21% decline due to the Great Recession. Younger Americans had higher mortgage and student loan debt, making it harder to save for the future. Americans under 35 paid off 29% of their debts from 2007 to 2010. […]
The Middle Ages began in AD 476 or earlier, and lasted until 1485 AD. The term “Dark Ages” was coined by Petrarch to describe the lack of cultural achievements and historical records of the period. The period was marked by religious strife and the migration of Goth and Vandal invaders. Christianity served to unite Western […]
The Earth has had at least five major ice ages, with the most recent one ongoing. Ice ages are caused by various factors and are cyclical, with glacial ice expanding and retreating rhythmically. During an ice age, positive feedback effects kick in, causing further temperature drops and increased glaciation. Most of the time, the Earth […]
