The Fifth Estate

It seems that there is not a definitive answer to the question of how many different countries are there in the world because it depends upon which source you utilise and for political reasons. Some places are not recognised, are pressing for sovereign...

There is no completely accurate way of knowing how many people there are on planet Earth.However, it is possible to make estimates based on census figures and rates of growth in various countries. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the total population...

Those who argue against solar power and wind turbines say they are ugly, noisey and nobody wants them in there own backyard. The solution seems obvious, build them in the desert. It seems that when asked, most people are keen on renewable energy but nobody...

Whilst sorting out my CD collection i accidently discovered that not only is my musical tastes very 90's orientated, but 1991 was the highpoint for music. 1991 is probably best remembered for the Gulf War, the collapse of the USSR, Mike Tyson's rape arrest...

It is 50 years this month since Russian Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space but was Neil Armstrong's achievement of being the first man on the moon more important to mankind? It's a shame that what Yuri Gagarin achieved will forever be equated...

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