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Germans from East and West stand on the Berlin Wall in front of the Brandenburg Gate in the November 10, 1989, photo, one day after the wall opened.
Timeline of the 1980s
Do you remember what happened in the eighties?
Bar graph of the United States Death Toll during major events. Infogram chart.
U.S. Death Toll During Major Events
Explore an infographic that compares the number of deaths caused...
Men's Giant Slalom Italy's Alberto Tomba on the way to retaining his gold medal at Val d'Isere France 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics
The Origin of the Winter Olympics
Winter sports weren’t always part of the Olympics. This is how...
Dog bingo. Guess the dog breed.
Britannica’s Dog Bingo
Test your knowledge of man’s best friend!
A protestor holding a placard stating the inequality of capitalism during the Occupy Toronto Movement on October 17, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.
Economic Inequality
Is the system rigged in favor of the rich?
Hong Kong. Hong Kong harbour. Hong Kong special administrative region of China, located to the east of the Pearl River (Xu Jiang) estuary on the south coast of China.
A Look at Hong Kong and China 20 Years After Reunification
How has Hong Kong fared since its 1997 reunification with China?
Britannica's Book Bingo. Take our reading challenge! Books range form greatest, banned, and counterculture.
Britannica’s Book Bingo
Take our reading challenge!
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, fires a ball into the stands after defeating Shelby Rogers, of the United States, during the quarterfinal round of the US Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in New York.
4 Questions for Tennis Star Naomi Osaka
Family shaped who Naomi Osaka is today.
poem. A poet in a Heian period kimono writes Japanese poetry during the Kamo Kyokusui No En Ancient Festival at Jonan-gu shrine on April 29, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Festival of Kyokusui-no Utage orignated in 1,182, party Heian era (794-1192).
World Poetry Day
The phenomenal impact of poetry is celebrated every March across...
Titanic infographic. The 30th anniversary of its discovery is September 1, 2015. SPOTLIGHT VERSION.
Timeline and Facts About the Titanic
On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic embarked on its maiden...
close up of newspapers
Citizen Journalists
How people have been sharing and reporting information outside...
close up of a football, gridiron
Are You Ready for Some Fantasy Football?
Learn the basics of this wildly popular game.
United States' Kobe Bryant, left, drives past Puerto Rico's Elias Ayuso during in the third quarter of their FIBA Americas Championship basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007
Olympics: Basketball
Learn about the impact the U.S. basketball team has had on the...
Pediatrician looks in mouth of young girl. Doctor physician checkup. Physical. Health exam tongue depressor
Pro and Con: Right to Health Care
Some argue that the United States should provide universal health...
Woman Smoking Marijuana In Plantation
Pro and Con: Recreational Marijuana
Some argue that legalizing recreational marijuana will add billions...
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Churches and Taxes
Some argue that tax exemptions uphold the separation of...
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Minimum Wage
Some say the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is...
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Medical Aid in Dying
Some believe legalizing medical aid in dying (MAID) is needed...
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Voting Machines
Some believe electronic voting machines are the best method for...
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Milk
Some argue that milk is an important part of a healthy diet for...
Artwork for themes for Pro-Con articles.
Pro and Con: Medical Marijuana
Some advocate for the legalization of medical marijuana as a...
Sunset over the Indian ocean in the Maldives. Sunrise
Pro and Con: Daylight Saving Time
While some believe the US should keep using Daylight Saving Time...
Piles of books.
Pro and Con: Banned Books
Some argue that parents and other adults should have the final...