These 25 American Industries Are Booming
As the world begins to grapple with the consequences of artificial intelligence technologies on the labor market, it is also interesting to look back and see which industries have been thriving — adding most…
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John Harrington
The 40 Best Kids’ Shows of All Time
When you consider over-the-air channels, cable television, and streaming services, the number of children’s television shows is mind-boggling. Each program has a mission: to educate, stimulate, or entertain. Some shows do all of the…
This War Had The Most Wounded American Soldiers
President Abraham Lincoln, in his Gettysburg Address, eloquently described fallen Union soldiers as individuals who had given their “last full measure of devotion.” However, it’s crucial to remember that casualties in war encompass not…
Union and Confederate Soldier Pay During the Civil War
Approximately 2.4 million soldiers were engaged in the Civil War, with around 1.56 million fighting for the North and an estimated 800,000 for the South (although Confederate records remain incomplete). The estimated number of…
These 25 Companies Own Most of the Satellites in Space
The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik, in 1957. Throughout the 1960s and during the Cold War, space was a testing ground for government-funded satellites sent by the Soviets and the United States.…
Every State’s Most Iconic Job
The United States has one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Where it once was symbolized by the automotive and steel industries, the American economy is now the world’s technology colossus. But…
Artists With the Longest Streaks on the Billboard Hot 100
The artists with the longest streaks on the Billboard Hot 100 combine prodigious output with a loyal following that keeps their music appearing on the singles chart published weekly by the music industry’s bible.…
America’s Most Hated Car Brand
What do drivers want in their new car in order to be satisfied? While drivers may put different emphasis on certain factors and vehicle characteristics, those include vehicle startup, driving feel, fuel efficiency, safety,…
The 25 Most Puzzling Disappearances in American History
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons database maintained by the U.S. Department of Justice lists more than 600,000 people that vanish at least temporarily each year. Fortunately, the majority of missing persons cases ultimately…
Diverse Faces of Iconic Roles: Multiple Actors in the Same Character
Sometimes an actor becomes so associated with a particular role that it’s hard to imagine anyone else ever played the same part. Yet even some of the most iconic roles in Hollywood history were…
The Newest Aircraft in the US Air Force
The United States Air Force has been the pre-eminent air power since its inception in 1947. Retaining this status requires constantly upgrading the airborne inventory to stay ahead of rivals such as China and…
The Best Country To Move to, One Study Finds
In the 21st century, with technological breakthroughs, ever-improving communication, better opportunities for travel as well as a rise in the living standards around the world, even more people have moved to live in another…
The Albums That Stayed at No. 1 For the Longest Time
It’s quite an accomplishment to have a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and just as impressive to summit the Billboard 200 album chart for a week. But when a music star’s…
20 Record-Breaking Ransom Payments
As one of the oldest-known strategies for quick wealth accumulation, holding individuals for ransom carries inherent elements of danger and desperation. Implicit in this act is the menacing threat of harm or even loss…
35 Words and Phrases Baby Boomers Say That No One Else Understands
Every generation has words or phrases that distinguish it from previous generations, and Baby Boomers are no different. The Michael Myers Austin Powers movies that were a send-up of ‘60s-era spy flicks was a…
16 Detective Heroes and Their Signature Firearms
Crime fiction, a perennially popular genre, typically features a protagonist who is either a seasoned police officer or a jaded private investigator (or a former cop turned private eye). While there are a few…
29 Horrifying Images of the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was the first major armed conflict to be broadcast live into American homes through TV news. Nightly, Americans witnessed the brutal realities of war – aerial bombings, infantry battles in jungles…
The Best TV Series Exploring War and Conflict
Television has frequently portrayed war and conflict since the 1950s. To determine the best TV shows about war and conflict, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience ratings from IMDb, an online movie and TV…
Top American Adaptations of Foreign Movies
Hollywood is acknowledged as the movie capital of the world, but many cinephiles have criticized the movie-making mecca for its lack of original ideas. Not only do studios turn out endless sequels, franchise entries,…
Teams That Waited the Longest to Win a Super Bowl
Winning a Super Bowl title is the pinnacle achievement for any NFL franchise, yet some have endured agonizingly long droughts before finally hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. The New York Jets are one such franchise,…