Ever been part of a discussion you know absolutely nothing about? Are you afraid to comment on something in the fear of making a fool out of yourself? Explained will provide you with a perfect summarisation of any event and how it affects you or the world as a whole, and don’t worry it will be brief.

why did korea split?

Explained: Why did Korea split?

Korean Peninsula has always been a conflict zone for warring factions in the regions vying for supremacy, but the last century has probably been the darkest in Korean history, with unspeakable atrocities, subjugation by foreign powers, countless wars, and the worst of all, a proud & unified region Korea split into two rival nations. The
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Explained: Why North Macedonia had to change its name?

Eastern Europe has always been a contentious region throughout its history. Ottomans, Byzantine, Slavs, Eastern Roman Empire, Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth, this region has a rich history and always had conflicts and disputes; and the way the current geopolitics is, it’s not gonna be over anytime soon. The dispute between North Macedonia and its neighbour Greece is
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Why are taxis yellow?

Before Uber was even a thing, taxicabs were the rage and preferred mode of transportation for millions of people living in urban and suburban areas all over the globe. There are still many cities where Uber or similar cab-sharing companies are yet to make a serious mark, and these markets are still, to this day,
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Nuclear Gandhi

The Story behind ‘Nuclear Gandhi’

Imagine Gandhi (yes, that Gandhi), the man so rigorously dedicated to non-violence and pacifism that he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize a total of five times, last the year he was assassinated(the committee didn’t award anyone that year stating that there were no “suitable living candidates” worthy of the award) as a warmonger,
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US Elections

Explained: How do Presidential elections in US work?

Elections are the backbone of any democracy. For any republic to truly function it is important that power that be is held to account. Any democratic government is a government of the people, for the people and by the people. How can a government be by the people, if the people don’t have a say
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Israel-Palestine Conflict

Explained: Israel-Palestine Conflict

It is a common misconception that the Israel-Palestine conflict is purely along the religious line or primarily due to the same; if you have similar beliefs, then you couldn’t be more wrong. Yes, religion is a primary reason when it comes to the various conflicts in the Middle East, but the conflict in Israel is
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