The world as we know it is made up of 193 countries, Antarctica, and a host of territories.However, between all of those places are the high seas or international waters, which are not controlled by anyone.
But where do international waters begin? What can you do in international waters? And how close can you actually sail to another country?
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Yesterday
The World's Oldest Companies
Most businesses fail within a few years. Even the most successful companies rarely survive more than a century. Wars, economic crises, technological revolutions, and changing consumer tastes have destroyed countless businesses throughout history. Yet a remarkable handful have sur ... Show More
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Nov 1
Questions and Answers: Volume 47
In 1964, two students at Pomona College in California, Laurie Mets and Bruce Elgin, jokingly attempted to prove that the number 47 appeared in nature more frequently than chance would predict. They began collecting examples, and statistics professor Donald Bentley contributed a d ... Show More
15m 20s
Sep 2021
100. How Many Oceans Are There? How Many Continents Are There? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
How many oceans are there? And how many continents are there? While at first you might think these are quite simple questions, the answers can depend on where you come from and what you believe! Hopefully, by the end of today’s episode, you’ll know why there are not simple answer ... Show More
19m 52s
Apr 2024
271: Sailing the Seven Seas
Let's sail through briny trivia and salty facts about being at sea. Chris reports back from his cruise vacation/research and lets us in on the most exclusive parts of the ship, and .do you .kn ow your .is.la. nds? Hey turn around, bright eyes, Colin learns about Ted Pedas and the ... Show More
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<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>Part 1 of the 3-part series on "Who owns the sea, sky, and space?"<br></strong><br></p><p><strong>Who Owns The Sea (And Why Does It Matter)?</strong></p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>Ever wondered who actually owns the sea? Learn about who owns 2 ... Show More
