Channel Title: General Knowledge Channel Description: I make videos about flags, countries, maps, history & geography in general! Use this link to book a sponsorship directly: https://app.thoughtleaders.io/#/reserve?channelId=340635 <video> 🤔🇺🇸 Is this the WEIRDEST state border in the US? #kentucky #tennessee #kentuckybend #geography #maps Description: </video> <video> Why Germany has so many names across Europe (exonyms explained) Description: #germany #etymology #deutschland #allemagne #alemania #niemcy #generalknowledge </video> <video> The African River That Became Its Own Country #map #geography #gambia #africa Description: </video> <video> Why Germany Has So Many Names (Exonyms Explained) Description: 👉 To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/GeneralKnowledge/ or scan the QR code onscreen—or you can click on the link in the description. You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. In this episode of General Knowledge I explain the difference between Germany's many names. First, we understand the Endonym of Deutschland - what Germans call themselves in German. Then, we learn why Germany has so many Exonyms (what other countries call it) - such as Tyskland, Germany, Allemagne, Saksa, Nemcy or Vokietija. Getting to know the origin and meaning (or etymology) of those names. ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge ▶ A special thank you to my Patrons: Richard Hartze, Yasin Chaykh, Zehev Benzaken, Carsten Krogh-Simonsen, Stuart Tunstead, The Wanton Dogfish, JP van Splunder, Steve the Goat, Yeti , Brikku Donovan, Kyle Doctor, Roy, David Ziff, Jan Krause, Janice Ness, Javier Campos, Jeffrey F, Joesports2022, Juan Forero, Kalvin Saccal, Kate Nichols, Kris Rizakis, Lastmatix, Rogaine Ablar, RyanMcMurry, Sandro, Sebastian Karlo, Senor Valasco. Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> 🇪🇺🚧 European countries are controlling their internal borders, here’s why. #Europe #schengen #border Description: </video> <video> Fixing Europe's Borders (And Making Everyone Upset) Description: ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge In this episode of General Knowledge, I take inspiration from @GeographyByGeoff's video on redesigning US state borders to hypothetically redraw Europe’s map. Starting with Portugal, I propose adding Galicia, due to shared linguistic and cultural ties, while also reclaiming Olivença from Spain. Spain would see independence for Catalonia, the Basque Country, and possibly the Balearic Islands, offset by reclaiming Gibraltar. France might lose Corsica to a newly divided Italy and Brittany as an independent Celtic nation but gain Wallonia from Belgium. The UK would dissolve, creating new countries like Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, and an Ireland united with Northern Ireland, while Orkney might join Norway. Scandinavia would remain mostly intact, except for potential independence for the Sami people. While Finland could recover its Winter War losses. Belgium would disappear, with Flanders joining the Netherlands, Wallonia going to France, and Brussels as a city-state. Germany could split into three regions, with East Germany potentially absorbing some Polish territory, while Austria merges with South Germany. A united Baltic Duchy could emerge from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with Lithuania annexing Kaliningrad. Belarus might join Russia, Moldova could unite with Romania, and Hungary would gain some border regions from Romania and Slovakia. The Balkans would see Republika Srpska join Serbia, Kosovo and Albania uniting, and Greece potentially annexing European Turkey. These ideas are purely hypothetical, not meant to be taken seriously, and aim to spark discussion on Europe’s borders. Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> The Real Reason Europe Is Going Back To Border Controls Description: In this episode of General Knowledge I talk about how many European Union countries like Germany, France, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania and Bulgaria are implementing controls and checkpoints within their internal borders. Suspending the Schengen and EU Ideal of a free movement of people within the continent. And understanding why this might mean a long-term change for Europe. Are border checks the opposite of the European ideal? Or are migration controls essential to maintain the possibility of a European project? 'Hot zones' like Calais, Greece, Italy and the Mediterranean pose interesting questions on this topic. ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> The Weirdest U.S. State Borders, Explained Description: 🌏 Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months free here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/knowledge It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ In this episode of General Knowledge I talk about some of the strangest border situations between US States. Like the strange Kentucky Bend which is disconnected from the rest of Kentucky and attached to Tennessee. Or the odd situation of Carter Lake in Iowa, in connection to Nebraska - which also hosts an Iowan exclava through the Desoto National Wildlife Refuge Park. Also addressing the 'shared' status of Ellis Island and Liberty Island between New York and New Jersey (due to territorial waters). Plus the Lost Peninsula of Michigan within Ohio, consequence of the Toledo War. Finally wrapping up with Newport County in Rhode Island which is territorially disconnected from this State and only connected by land to the neighboring Massachusetts. ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Weird Borders 00:52 The Kentucky Bend (Kentucky / Tennessee) 02:43 NordVPN Special Offer 04:11 Carter Lake (Iowa / Nebraska) 05:24 Ellis Island (New York / New Jersey) 06:50 Liberty Island (New York / New Jersey) 07:05 Lost Peninsula of Michigan (Michigan / Ohio) 08:09 Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (Iowa / Nebraska) 09:11 Newport County (Rhode Island / Massachusetts) 10:14 Patreon Credits 10:48 Moomin Cup Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> Let's Learn What English County Names Mean! Description: 👉 To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/GeneralKnowledge/ or scan the QR code onscreen—or you can click on the link in the description. You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. In this episode of General Knowledge I talk about English Counties. Explaining the difference between Historical, Local Government, and Ceremonial Counties. Then going into the name origin and meaning (etymology of each one). From the 'Horn People' origin of Cornwall, to the 'Crossing Point' origin of Bristol. Understanding the common presence of the suffix 'Shire' and how it's related to the old territorial organization of English Kingdoms in Medieval Times, many associated with a Sheriff working as the monarch's personal representative. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 English Counties 00:39 Instagram 00:59 England's Different Types of Counties 01:42 Ceremonial Counties 02:03 Local Government Counties 02:26 Historical Counties 03:15 Brilliant Offer 04:35 Alphabetical Order 04:44 '-Shire' Suffix Explained 04:53 Cardinal Direction Prefix 05:06 Bedfordshire 05:40 Berkshire 06:06 Bristol 06:37 Buckinghamshire 06:53 Cambridgeshire 07:18 Cheshire 07:42 City of London 08:05 Uncertainty Disclaimer 08:12 Cornwall 08:31 Cumbria 08:53 Derbyshire 09:29 Origin of 'Derby' in Football 09:43 Devon 10:01 Dorset 10:28 Durham 10:42 East Riding of Yorkshire 11:32 East Sussex 11:53 Essex 12:08 Gloucestershire 12:40 Greater London 12:52 Greater Manchester 13:20 Hampshire 13:44 Herefordshire 14:02 Hertfordshire 14:22 Isle of Wight 14:55 Kent 15:47 Lancashire 16:18 Leicestershire 16:29 Lincolnshire 16:40 Merseyside 16:59 Norfolk 17:10 North Yorkshire 17:21 North Hamptonshire 17:30 Northumberland 18:13 Nottinghamshire 18:47 Oxfordshire 18:56 Prevalence of River Names in Etymology 19:20 Rutland 19:47 Trend of naming places after local rulers 19:59 Shropshire 20:14 Somerset 20:53 South Yorkshire 20:59 Staffordshire 21:31 Suffolk 21:43 Surrey 21:50 Tyne and Wear 22:11 Warwickshire 22:41 West Midlands 22:53 West Sussex 23:03 West Yorkshire 23:14 Wiltshire 23:33 Worcestershire 24:13 Summary 24:44 Patreon Credits ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> Did you know the origin of the name Cornwall is “People of the Horn”? #England #history #etymology Description: </video> <video> Why Swing States Exist & Are So Decisive In US Elections #vote #2024elections #pennsylvania Description: </video> <video> The Weird Way U.S. Elections Work (Swing States & The Electoral College) Description: Get your free AI store builder: https://buildyourstore.ai/generalknowledge/ Now with 3 months Shopify plan for only $1/month! In this episode of General Knowledge I try to understand why Swing States exist in US elections. What they are and why they are characterized as such, contrasting with the more 'crystalized' electorate states. I begin by explaining the Electoral College system, explaining why it was created and how it works and understanding how individual state results matter mostly because of it. Then we move on to learning why Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada are Swing States this time around but they weren't always among them. ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge ⭐ A special thank you to my Patrons: Yasin Chaykh, Richard Hartzell, Zack Halter, Carsten Krogh-Simonsen, Zehev Benzaken, JP van Splunder, Stuart Tunstead, The Wanton Dogfish, Steve the Goat, Yeti, Brikku Donovan, James Regan, Kyle Doctor, Michael Reavey, Monty B, Macky5, Roy, AeroScorpian, Cesar E Lopez II, David Ziff, Jan Krause, Janice Ness, Javier Campos, Jeffrey F, Joesports2022, Juan Rodriguez Forero, Kai Hawk, Kalvin Saccal, Kate Nichols, Kris Rizakis, Lastmatix, Rogaine Ablar, Ryan McMurry, Sandro, Sebastian Karlo, Senor Valasco, Varsity Jones, J. Crazy Hawk, O Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ 🎮 Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF 📧 Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> New Countries That Might Exist In 2025 Description: Buy a DNA kit here: https://bit.ly/GeneralKnowledge2_MH Use the coupon code KNOWLEDGE for free shipping. As an added bonus, you can start a 30-day free trial of MyHeritage’s best subscription for family history research. In this episode of General Knowledge I talk about four regions / independence movements that might be able to reach independence by next year, or at least make significant steps towards it. They are Rojava, in Northern Syria; Tigray, in Northern Ethiopia; West Papua in the Indonesian half of the Papua Island; and North Yemen, in Yemen. ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge ▶ A special thank you to my Patrons: Richard Hartze, Yasin Chaykh, Stuart Tunstead, The Wanton Dogfish, Cesar Lopez II, Steve the Goat, Yeti , KR, Edward Pucci, Jan Krause, Jeffrey F., Juan Rodriguez, Kalvin Saccal, Kris Rizakis, Lastmatix, Robinhio84, Rogaine Ablar, Ryan Keith, Ryan McMurry, Sandro, Sebastian Karlo, Señor Valasco Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ ▶ Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF ▶ Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video> <video> How Africa might be gaining a NEW COUNTRY #tigray #ethiopia #africa Description: </video> <video> How An African River Turned Into A Country (The Gambia) Description: 📜 In this episode of General Knowledge I talk about the odd borders of the smallest country in continental Africa: The Gambia. Learning how it was first explored by Europeans with the arrival of the Portuguese - who then sold the local trading rights to the English. How a dispute between British and French colonial forces eventually led to the establishment of a British Colony. And how the French colonization of the surrounding Senegal led to the creation of two separate national identities which justify the existence of two separate countries - even though The Gambia exists only across the Gambia River and is surrounded on all of its sides by Senegal, effectively existing inside it and only not being landlocked due to its access to the Atlantic Ocean. Also briefly covering the short years in which the two nations came together under the short-lasting union of Senegambia. ❤️ Become a member on Patreon & get your name in the credits + exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/generalknowledge ⭐ A special thank you to my Patrons: Yasin Chaykh, Richard Hartzell, Zack Halter, Carsten Krogh-Simonsen, Zehev Benzaken, JP van Splunder, Stuart Tunstead, The Wanton Dogfish, Steve the Goat, Yeti, Brikku Donovan, James Regan, Kyle Doctor, Michael Reavey, Monty B, Macky5, Roy, AeroScorpian, Cesar E Lopez II, David Ziff, Jan Krause, Janice Ness, Javier Campos, Jeffrey F, Joesports2022, Juan Rodriguez Forero, Kai Hawk, Kalvin Saccal, Kate Nichols, Kris Rizakis, Lastmatix, Rogaine Ablar, Ryan McMurry, Sandro, Sebastian Karlo, Senor Valasco, Varsity Jones, J. Crazy Hawk. Stay up to date on more content from me: 🎶 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@general.knowledge.yt 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GKonYoutube 🖼️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genknowledge/ 🎮 Join the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/f4neAVWZfF 📧 Business Contact: gilfamc@gmail.com #GeneralKnowledge </video>

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