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List of countries and territories by motor vehicles per capita. China became the world's largest new car market in 2009. Countries and territories listed by the number of road motor vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants are as follows. Motor vehicles include cars, vans, buses, freight, and other trucks, but not two-wheelers. [citation needed]
Invented in 1952 by Virginia Apgar. Disposable diapers. The first disposable diaper was invented in 1946 by Marion Donovan, a professional-turned-housewife who wanted to ensure her children's cloth diapers remained dry while they slept. [ 12] Donovan patented her design (called 'Boaters') in 1951.
BBC News, 'The World Today, BBC Weekend News: Lucy Grey BBC News, The World Today, Verified Live, BBC News Now: Celia Hatton BBC News, Frankie McCamley BBC News, Rich Preston: BBC News, The World Today, Verified Live, BBC News Now: Currently on paternity leave [8] Kasia Madera: BBC News, The World Today, Verified Live, BBC News Now: Vishala Sri ...
Women shone on the world stage, beating many records along the way. Katie Ledecky of the U.S. celebrates after winning gold in the women’s 1,500-meter freestyle on July 31.
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. Estimated value or price: $27 million to $46 million. The 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is one of just 34 models ever built, said Shibarshin. Along with racing around ...
The World's Work: A History of Our Time. Vol. XIII. pp. 8163–8178 Includes photos of many c. 1906 special purpose automobiles. "New England in Motor History; 1890 to 1916". The Automobile Journal. 41: 9. 25 February 1916. Norman, Henry (April 1902). "The Coming of the Automobile". The World's Work: A History of Our Time. Vol.
Map of ongoing armed conflicts (number of combat-related deaths in current or previous year): Major wars (10,000 or more) Wars (1,000–9,999) Minor conflicts (100–999) Skirmishes and clashes (1–99) The following is a list of ongoing armed conflicts that are taking place around the world.
Protests called "Women, Reclaim the Night" were held in Kolkata and other cities around India on August 14. [25] [26] [27] The goal of the protest has been described as ''For Women's independence on the midnight of independence'', noting that the protests continued through India's Independence Day on 15 August. [28] [29]