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Culture / 6 days ago

Same effort, different score: The wildly uneven grading systems of South America

In a striking visual overview of educational systems across South America, the grading scales used by countries vary widely, reflecting the region’s complex histories and educational infrastructures. The map shows how school grades are awarded from “worst” to “best,” with ranges like 0–10, 1–5, 0–20, and even 1–100 appearing in different nations. While superficially this might look like a quirky oddity, it actually reveals deeper truths about how schooling and standards operate in Latin America.

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Maps / 6 weeks ago

Why South America outpaces North America in scale and impact

At first glance, many assume that North America dominates the Western Hemisphere not only in terms of landmass but also in terms of length. Yet geography tells a different story. South America actually stretches farther from north to south than its northern counterpart, 5,100 kilometres compared to North America’s 4,300 kilometres.

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Environment / 1 year ago

Latin America's early school start times spark student health concerns

In many parts of Latin America, children face extremely early school start times, often at 6 or 7 am, requiring them to wake up before dawn. This practice is common in countries like Colombia and Ecuador, where schools begin as early as 6:00 am, and others like Brazil and Guatemala, which have start times around 7:00 am.

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Technology / 1 year ago

Life expectancy in South America rises over the past decade

Over the past 50 years, life expectancy across South America has significantly increased, rising from an average of 59 years to 75 years today. This improvement reflects advancements in healthcare, education, and living standards throughout the continent.

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