Best R-Rated Movies Since the Year 2000
An “R” rating for a movie can suggest a variety of possibilities to a filmgoer. It can mean graphic violence, explicit sex scenes, harsh language…. It can also imply artistic freedom that may not…
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The Most Famous Assassinations in American History
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while delivering a speech last July. Local media reported the gunman was “dissatisfied” with Abe, though details about the crime are still emerging. The killing shocked…
The Iconic Guns Used by 16 Famous Detectives
Crime fiction has always proved to be a popular genre. The protagonist in the stories is either a world-weary cop or a cynical private detective (or a world-weary cop who became a cynical private…
Worst Floods in American History
The U.S. averaged 110 flooding-related fatalities a year from 2013 to 2022, according to data from the National Weather Service. So far in 2023, 26 people have died from flooding events, which is the…
The Most Successful R-Rated Movies of All Time
Some of the best movies of all time have been rated R by the Motion Picture Association, but critical success is no guarantee of profitability, especially since some potential viewers are restricted from watching…
COVID-19 Final Count: States With the Most Deaths Per Capita
The federal government officially ended the COVID-19 public health emergency on Thursday, May 11, more than three years after the outbreak caused massive disruption in the U.S. Various pandemic-related rules and waivers will come…
The Best Movies to Stream on HBO Max Right Now
This month, Warner Bros. Discovery is rebranding its streaming service, HBO Max, to simply Max – a move which has left some observers scratching their heads, considering the presumed value of the HBO name.…
Gun Sales Are Plummeting in These 20 States
The surge in gun sales during the pandemic has waned in 2022. Unadjusted firearm background checks – a rough proxy of gun sales – surged from 28.4 million in 2019 to 39.7 million in…
Be Very Careful Traveling to These Places, Says the CDC
While the State Department issues travel notices to those thinking of traveling abroad about possible dangerous political situations and criminal activity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tasked with telling travelers about…
Best Movies to Stream on Amazon Prime This Month
The Western, that most American of movie genres, figures prominently in the film offerings of Amazon Prime in May, as do the works of some of cinema’s greatest and most influential directors. (On Amazon…
States Where the Most People Have Bought Guns So Far This Year
Some U.S. cities became increasingly more dangerous during the pandemic as the violent victimization rate rose in urban areas from 2020 to 2021, according to Department of Justice data. Against the violence, pandemic concerns,…
The Most Popular Dog Breeds on Instagram
One of the longest dynasties in American culture recently ended. After ruling as the nation’s top breed for 31 years, according to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever was unseated by the playful…
Best R-Rated Movies to Stream on Netflix This Month
The best R-rated movies to stream on Netflix in May include a number of American films, some of which broke new ground in storytelling. To determine the best R-rated movies to stream on Netflix…
20 of the Worst Disasters in Space Flight History
On Friday, A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket completed a successful launch from Cape Canaveral, carrying commercial communications equipment as well as NASA’s TEMPO earth observation instrument. It was the 23rd launch of the year…
The 50 Best R-rated Rom-Coms of the Past 50 Years
Rom-coms – short for romantic comedies – are usually lighthearted and sentimental, and are often chosen as first-date movies. Some of them are family-friendly, with a G or PG rating, but many push the…
23 Countries That No Longer Exist and Why
There are about 200 countries in the world today but this number has changed over the centuries. Throughout history, borders have rarely remained static, with new countries forming and others ceasing to exist. Many…
Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movies of All Time
The modern movie rating system was created in 1968 by what was then the Motion Picture Association of America (“of America” has since been dropped). The ratings, which are voluntary on the part of…
24 Celebrities Who Have Killed People
Celebrities may travel in rarefied circles, but many times reality intrudes on their privileged lives, and sometimes it can be tragic. A number of famous people, for instance, have killed others, usually accidentally, but…
The Most Popular Craft Breweries In America
The days of the craft beer sector as a fad are over and it has become a mature industry. Spectacular year-over-year growth is probably a thing of the past, however, and beer makers have…
The Most Famous TV Personalities in America
The advent of cable television and the explosion of streaming services have created many pathways to fame on television, though many of the most famous TV personalities earned their fame, or at least began…