In 2017, 87% of the world’s population had access to electricity, but progress has been made with over 120 million people gaining access in 2018. India electrified all its rural villages, and countries such as Indonesia and Bangladesh have seen significant increases in household electrification rates. However, 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack […]
McDonald’s is easily accessible in the lower 48 US states, with the furthest location being in the middle of the Nevada desert. The US has over 14,000 outlets, with Montpelier being the only state capital without one. McDonald’s sells 75 hamburgers per second worldwide and offers wedding rentals in Hong Kong. French fries were not […]
Many islands have indigenous peoples who settled using canoes and navigational tricks, developing distinct cultures. Some islands lack indigenous populations due to remoteness, terrain, or lack of resources. Uninhabited islands serve as microcosms of human behavior. Examples include the Seychelles, Crozet Islands, and Azores. Antarctica is too cold for trees to grow and has no […]