Society
55 Fun Facts About Money, Wealth And Success
"It's not about the Money, Money, Money" says the song "Price Tag" from Jessie J but today we will only focus on...
The unbelievable economy of the Inca Empire
Around the year 1530, the Inca state had reached its greatest expansion, covering roughly one million square kilometers. The economy flourished, and...
Why does Iceland have no military?
Iceland has not had its own military since 1944 and has not been attacked by any other country since. We tell you why and how this is possible.
Where do our numbers come from?
Fact is that the earliest precursors of the numbers we use today were developed in India. This can be traced back to...
The San Pedro Prison Society
The largest Bolivian prison, San Pedro in La Paz, has developed its own society. There are no guards in the prison, and the prisoners organize all aspects of their lives themselves. There are shops and restaurants run by the prisoners, and at regular intervals the inmates even elect a new leader.
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