25 Poorest Countries in the World
Even though worldwide wealth is increasing — it rose more than 3% to $80.68 trillion in 2017 — not all of the regions are experiencing the same level of affluence. North America has less…
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Companies Expect Distracted Workers for Midterm Elections, Says Survey
This year, Americans are riveted on the outcome of the midterm elections, which are held between the presidential elections, more so than in other years. Companies are anticipating heightened interest in this election cycle,…
Real-Life American Heroes That Made a Difference in October
Few acts are more selfless than people donating organs or donating blood on a regular basis. The people who performed these acts are 24/7 Wall St.’s latest additions to the list of American heroes.…
October’s Most Inspiring News Stories
If ever we needed a month of good news, it was this one. October was marked by the horrific shooting in a synagogue in Pittsburgh and the pipe bombs sent to Democratic politicians, media,…
States That Are Addicted to the Lottery Have a Lot in Common
Chances are you had to go to work today — because you did not have the Mega Millions ticket that netted a near-U.S. record of $1.537 billion. The winning ticket was drawn at a…
States Spending the Most on Sweets
For candy makers, there are certain red-letter days during the year, like Easter and Valentine’s Day, that they hope will produce a cascade of revenue. Another such day is just around the corner —…
25 Surprising Facts About the War of the Worlds Broadcast
Oct. 30 marks the 80th anniversary of “The War of the Worlds” broadcast, the most famous, or infamous, program in radio history. Listeners who tuned in to the program late and did not hear…
States Obsessed With Halloween
Halloween has become big business in recent years. Americans will spend $9 billion to celebrate the holiday this year, according to the National Retail Federation estimates. Even though this is a slight pullback from…
Crazy Legends and Superstitions People Believe in Every State
Tell the truth. Do you knock on wood when you say or hope for something positive — knowing full well this is nothing but a superstition? We’ve put a man on the moon, cured…
100 Most Popular Rock Bands of All Time
When Bill Haley and the Comets helped launch the rock and roll era with their hit “Rock Around the Clock” in the mid-1950s, few people imagined the profound effect that the raucous music would…
America’s 20 Most Successful Fashion Brands
America has made an indelible imprint on world culture in popular music and the cinema. When it comes to certain older aspects of culture, such as cuisine, literature, and in particular fashion, America has…
America’s Favorite TV Families
Television has long featured shows that focus on the family unit. Relationships between family members can be interesting and complex, providing ample interesting material for a show. This has not gone unnoticed by writers…
This Month’s Good News
Now that September is here, the weather is starting to get a little brisker as fall has arrived. Unfortunately for some parts of the United States, hurricane season has not ended, and the latest…
50 Biggest Elections in the World
Democracy in all its forms has been celebrated since it became a core principle of Greek society over 2,000 years ago. Today, whether or not citizens are granted the right to choose their leader…
The Best Place to Trick-or-Treat in Every State
One of our fondest childhood memories is dressing up on Halloween and collecting a pillowcase full of candy. It’s one of the rites of fall in the United States. Kids all over the country…
The Least Crowded Countries in the World
The United Nations reports that the world’s population is now about 7.6 billion, and it is growing constantly. According to projections by the Population Research Bureau (PRB), an 80-year old non-profit organization that collects…
America’s Largest Military Bases
razihusin / Getty ImagesThe United States has by far the strongest military in the world, and to support the nation’s armed forces, America has established military bases in every state. The Department of Defense…
This Month’s Good News
August, when many people go on vacation, is usually a slow month for news as we start to look ahead to the fall. This year was no different, though there were some noteworthy news…
Worst States for Women
Women have made big strides in their quest for gender equality, but there is much to do, as the rise of the #MeToo and Times Up movements indicate. Sexual harassment at work is but…
Largest City in Every State
Since 1950, the population of the United States has more than doubled to about 327 million people, making America the third-most populous nation on Earth. As the U.S. population climbed through births and immigration,…