There are more than one million active US soldiers, comprised of 476,000 regular troops, a 343,000-strong National Guard and US Army Reserves totalling 199,000 soldiers. The US has 6200 combat tanks to support its soldiers, a significant number but less than Russia and China. How large is the US militaryRead More →
1. Roman Catholic Church: 70 million hectares. The largest landowner in the world is not a major oil magnate or a real estate investor. No, it’s the Roman Catholic Church. Who owns the land of McDonald’s? While the brand has sold more than one billion hamburgers to customers around theRead More →
Croxteth Park Even bigger than Sefton Park, this space in West Derby boasts 500 acres of land. The country park offers woodland, ponds, streams and a network of paths and trails that are easy to lose yourself on. How many acres is Sefton Park? This magnificent 235 acre park isRead More →
Surrounded by arid, harsh terrain, Lake Turkana is the largest permanent desert lake in the world—stretching almost 250 kilometers (155 miles) from north to south. The lake is also known for its striking turquoise color, leading to its nickname, the “Jade Sea.” Are there crocodiles in Lake Turkana? The lakeRead More →