The Best Single Malt Scotches This Year
In the world of brown liquors, single malt scotch whisky has managed to hold sway over the public imagination the world over. Generally more expensive and sought-after than its cousins across the pond (like…
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Best TV Shows That Were Canceled After One Season
Given the oversaturated nature of modern television, it’s only natural that at least some quality programming gets left in the dust. The good news is that many of these overlooked shows are still available…
Cities Where the Fewest People Exercise
Many of the leading causes of premature death in the U.S. are related to lifestyle, among them poor diet and lack of adequate physical activity, both of which contribute to obesity and other morbidities.…
Movie Stars Who Cross the Most Genres
Some Hollywood actors find their signature genre and stick to it, while others spread their proverbial wings with each new project. Not only does genre-hopping give someone the chance to work with different types…
Hottest Places in the US Right Now
On July 10, 1913, a temperature of 134.1°F was recorded at the Furnace Creek Ranch in California’s Death Valley — the world’s highest air temperature on record. Furnace Creek has had temperatures above 129°F…
Hottest Places in the World Right Now
As an unprecedented heat wave moves through Europe, rampant wildfires have caused evacuations in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. Over 1,900 heat-related deaths have been reported in Spain and Portugal, and the U.K. recorded…
21 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley
With over 400 wineries open for tastings in the Napa Valley, it can be hard to decide which ones to visit. Although virtually none of them offer free tastings anymore, you could opt to…
You’ll Be Surprised What People Eat for Breakfast Around the World
Our ideal breakfast in this country consists of scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, toast, and coffee with milk. At least that’s according to research collected by the international data and analytics firm YouGov for a…
States Where the Most People Are Immigrants
Nearly 45 million people born in other countries are currently living in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Over half are naturalized U.S. citizens, with the remainder lawful residents — such…
30 Utopian Novels to Read in Our Dystopian World
Considering the rise in global income inequality, the burgeoning climate crisis, and the increasingly divisive socio-political climate, it can feel like the known world is headed down a dark and dystopian path. (These are…
The 8 Best Investments for Retirees
Think your investing days are over when you retire? Think again. After amassing your retirement portfolio during your working years, you still must invest your money to keep it growing and providing income in…
25 Jobs With the Fastest-Rising Wages
The U.S. unemployment rate has been steadily declining from an all-time high of 14.7% in April 2020 during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns to curb its spread. The…
States Where the Most Prisoners Die
In 2019, 4,234 people died in U.S. state and federal prisons. The mortality rate for U.S. inmates that year was 330 per 100,000 in state correctional facilities and 259 per 100,000 in federal prisons.…
The Best Bars in America Right Now
If you’ve spent any time in bars, you already know that some are better than others. Some are sketchy, some are merely good, some are great. What makes a bar great? In many ways,…
The Most Innovative Universities In the World
U.S. inventions tend to be among the most successful commercially, worth $3 trillion, according to PatentVector, which devised a way to evaluate intellectual property. “From cupholders to computers, mittens to mRNA vaccines, and scissors…
States With the Most Monkeypox Cases
Monkeypox, a rare tropical viral infection originating in Central and West Africa, began spreading globally after British health officials discovered it on May 7 in a man who had traveled to an area of…
The Most and Least Trusted Institutions in America
Trust in public institutions, such as schools, courts, police, and legislative bodies, is crucial to maintaining social stability. A deterioration of trust in organizations that play vital roles in maintaining public safety and wellbeing…
35 Best (and Worst) Rich Countries for Single Women
Are you a single female thinking about moving abroad? Whether it’s due to high inflation in the U.S., lingering economic woes due to COVID-19, or simply the prospect of adventure in foreign country, you…
Best Place to Get Chicken Wings in Every State
According to the National Chicken Council, approximately 1.42 billion (yes, billion) chicken wings were consumed on Super Bowl Sunday this year. Since the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, jump-started their popularity back in…
Best Seafood Shacks in New England
Summer in New England is synonymous with seafood. As the days grow long and warm, coastal waters from Connecticut to Maine teem with life and become a fertile fishing ground. No matter where you…