The concept of zero was independently developed in India, Mesoamerica, and possibly Babylon.

The Mediterranean Sea connects Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Fact #65 · Geography

The first successful printing press in Europe was developed by Johannes Gutenberg.

Fact #593 · Geography

The Black Death significantly reduced Europe’s population in the 14th century.

Fact #582 · Geography

The Year Without a Summer in 1816 followed a massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia.

Fact #762 · Geography

The Andes are one of the longest mountain ranges in the world.

Fact #55 · Geography

The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of Australia.

Fact #305 · Geography

Africa is so large that the United States, China, India, and most of Europe could all fit inside it simultaneously.

Fact #3758 · Geography

Antifreeze proteins allow Antarctic fish to avoid ice crystal formation.

Fact #872 · Geography