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Greece
Ancient City “Tenea” Discovered
Close to the modern-day city Chiliomodi, archaeologists discovered remnants of ancient city Tenea in Greece. They uncovered a housing settlement, coins, jewelry, and burial remnants, dating back to 400 BC. The city is believed to have been founded by Trojan War captives and was located on a trade route in the northern Peloponnese, linking Corinth and Argos. Archaeologists began their excavation work in 2013 after seeing the city mentioned in multiple historical documents.
This map depicts the location of Chiliomodi in Greece, the modern-day city where remnants of ancient city Tenea have been discovered. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Mexico
Migrant Caravan Reaches Tijuana
The first wave of the migrant caravan traveling from various parts of Central America reached the U.S. border at Tijuana on Tuesday night. Approximately 800 migrants have arrived so far, with thousands more expected to reach Tijuana over the next week. Tensions have been brewing over the past month in the U.S. over the 5,000 person caravan, with President Trump sending 9,000 troops to secure the border. The migrants coming from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, aim to reach the U.S. for asylum.
This map depicts the path of the first wave of the migrant caravan reaching Tijuana, Mexico. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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East Africa
Endangered Species Report
According to a report released Wednesday by the International Union of Conservative Nature, prospects for endangered mountain gorilla populations have improved. While still classified on the endangered species list, numbers for mountain gorillas have risen from 600 in 2008 to over 1000 now. Conservationists attribute the rise in numbers to intensive anti-poaching patrols and veterinarians caring for gorillas in the wild. The species has been reclassified from critically endangered to endangered.
This map depicts locations of endangered mountain gorilla populations in eastern Africa. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: In which country is the devil’s bridge Rakotzbrücke, shaped as the half of a perfect circle, located?
A: Germany
In 1860, this bridge in Kromlau, Germany was considered so beautiful and dangerous that it was believed to be the work from Satani. Nowadays you can’t cross the bridge anymore in order to preserve it, however you are able to view it in the Kromlauer Park.
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Q: What is the highest point on the western Pacific island Guam, part of the US territory?
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