A battle is raging in Mexico over a centuries-old tradition.

In 1667, the tiny island of Pulau Rhun was so coveted that the Dutch traded Manhattan for it. Some 350 years later, life in the two places couldn’t be more different.

Maps and an almanac for 196 countries, with key data points on GDP, literacy rates, life expectancy, and more

News items highlighting some of the hotspots in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia & Oceania, North America, and South America

In South Korea these days, the majority of pro sports fans are female.

Quirky stats about a spy pigeon, the world’s longest baguette, and more

Technology is enabling underwater archaeologists to locate more sunken ships.

Percentages of people in selected countries who regularly consume candy and chocolate

Is it wrong to buy secondhand clothing that was likely produced under poor working conditions?

Statistics from around the world, with charts and graphs
