Why is January called January? Strange story of months of the year

January — where we now sit, shivering, in our thermal underwear — is named after Janus. A two-faced god, symbolizing ...

Why this Israeli city is called 'The Big Orange': Know the story behind it

Cities usually have interesting nicknames which represent an aspect of the city, whether it is its culture, history, or any ...
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Why Indonesia is building an $80-billion wall against the sea

The so-called “ giant sea wall ” will eventually stretch hundreds of kilometres from Banten in the west to East Java, forming ...
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Myanmar is holding phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham'

CHIANG RAI, Thailand — Myanmar's military rulers are holding a staggered general election beginning Dec. 28 and ending in late January. Their hope is that it will return some stability to the country ...