The Best Irish Whiskeys for 2022
Irish whiskey is said to have been the world’s most popular spirit in the 19th century, back when scotch was almost unknown outside Scotland itself (the word “whiskey” actually has Irish-language roots, coming from…
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The Biggest US Company the Year You Were Born
From the mid-20th century into the early 21st, America’s love affair with the automobile kept a car manufacturer (General Motors) and an oil company (Exxon) in the top five spots among the biggest U.S.…
The Most Beautiful Bridges in the World
Bridges, used since Neolithic times, are pragmatic structures that are often purely utilitarian — stone, concrete, or steel and brutal — the cheapest way to allow passage over a chasm or body of water.…
26 Landmark Moments for Disability Rights in America
According to the CDC, about 61 million adults in the U.S. live with a physical or mental disability. That’s just over a quarter of the adult population — and about 40% of those aged…
20 Famous Directors Who Acted in Other People’s Movies
Behind every great piece of cinema is a director leading and inspiring a cast and crew. While every part of the filmmaking process is a team effort, it is truly the director’s eye and…
This Is the Most Dangerous Volcano on the Planet
Despite sometimes giving out warning signs, volcanic eruptions are unpredictable. Even relatively less explosive ones can cause significant damage and fatalities, like the Nevado del Ruiz eruption in Colombia in 1985. Perhaps the most…
What the Stock Market Was Worth the Year You Were Born
In 1792, a small group of stockbrokers signed the Buttonwood Agreement, the founding document of what would eventually become the New York Stock Exchange. The earliest stock issuers were banks, insurers, and railroads that…
These Are the Best Cities for Urban Gardening
While gardening has always been a popular hobby, the ongoing pandemic has spurred massive growth in the gardening industry, benefiting enterprises like plant nurseries, garden supply stores, and seed companies. Factors including grocery shortages,…
19 Big Companies That Paid Almost Nothing – or Nothing at All – in Taxes in 2021
Tax cuts implemented during the Trump administration and its Republican-led Congress was an enormous windfall for the largest American publicly traded companies and the 10% of American households that own 89% of all U.S.…
This Is the Deadliest State for COVID-19 This Month
The United States is bracing to reach 1 million COVID-19-related deaths, a figure the nation could hit in the coming weeks. So far, the COVID-19 pandemic has killed 993,744 people in the U.S., with…
These Are the Most Powerful Cruise Missiles
Designed to deliver nuclear or conventional warheads, cruise missiles travel at incredibly high speeds, some reaching supersonic velocities. They fly to their targets at low altitudes for hundreds or even thousands of miles using…
This Is the Most Dangerous State for COVID-19
COVID-19 cases across the United States rose in April, though deaths declined through much of the month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Still, hospitalizations rose throughout April, and based on…
32 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were Born in Ukraine
Even though Ukraine may be in the news today for all the wrong reasons, before the Russian invasion it was a vibrant, thriving country – the largest in Europe outside Russia – known as…
20 Iconic Southern Foods Every American Should Try
The American South covers a vast portion of the country, comprising, at least according to the U.S. Census Bureau, some 17 states and the District of Columbia — a region extending from the northeastern…
The Income You Need to Be in the 1% in Every State
Much debate has centered around income inequality in the U.S. and the amount of wealth owned by the top 1%. According to statistics from the Federal Reserve, as of the fourth quarter of 2021,…
Best Cities for Gluten-Free Food in 2022
An estimated 25% of Americans eat a gluten-free diet, including people with wheat allergies, gluten intolerance, or celiac disease. Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune disorder that causes a person’s immune system to attack…
Every Rank in the US Army
The United States Army is the largest branch of the U.S. military, with over 480,000 active personnel. Army ranks are divided into three categories: enlisted soldiers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers. 24/7 Wall St.…
30 Best Beers in America
Pliny. Heady Topper. King Julius. If you’re a beer nerd, these names can automatically trigger some serious longing. In the past decade or so, a golden age of American beer has seen hundreds of…
The World’s 25 Most Popular Cocktails
Alcoholic beverages – originally in the form of beer – have been around since approximately 7000 B.C. Cocktails have a more recent history. The origin of the term is a bit murky, but the…
Retailers Americans Are Most Likely to Regret Buying From
We all know at least one “difficult” gift recipient within our family or social circles, the person who requires much more thought and deliberation than usual to successfully buy for. The fear of being…