The Worst Spy Films of All Time
The dawning realization that the movie we’re watching is irredeemably bad is always so incredibly disappointing. Here we are, with our popcorn and oversized fountain beverage at hand, ready to strap in and escape…
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These Are Ukraine’s Top Trade Partners
The war in Ukraine has devastated the lives of millions of Ukrainians who have, for several weeks now, endured a devastating conflict that was thrust upon them. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also disrupted…
Most Miserable Countries in the World
What makes the people of a country unhappy? Widespread exposure to warfare, famine, poverty, or plague are obvious answers, but those factors don’t apply universally. Common country-level measures of happiness, contentment, or satisfaction among…
States Fighting Cancer Most Successfully Since 2000
With a combination of early detection, innovative treatments, and a deep reduction in smоking rates, cancer deaths in the U.S. have declined precipitously in the past 20 years. Between 2001 and 2020, the Centers…
Happiest Countries in the World
The Declaration of Independence triumphantly declares the “pursuit of happiness” as an inalienable right. But what does happiness mean to a larger community, beyond an individual’s own feeling of joy, satisfaction, or contentment? Economists…
States with Little or No Protections to LGBTQ People
Progress has been made to improve the civil rights of LGBTQ Americans in recent years, most notably in 14 states including Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado as well as at the federal level. A landmark…
20 Best-Tasting Gins for 2022
The origins of juniper-flavored spirits can be traced back to Benedictine monks in 11th-century Italy – and then to 16th-century Dutch medicine distillers, who brewed a pungent, fermented malt-wine spirit called genever that was…
The 25 Worst Cities for People With Spring Allergies
With temperatures rising, birds chirping, and flowers blooming, it may feel like spring is in the air. For many people, the advent of spring is a cause for celebration, yet for others, it also…
All Actors Who Have Played Spider-Man, Ranked
Spider-Man was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in Marvel comics in the 1960s. He was one of the first teenage heroes to have a leading role in comics and…
States With the Most Successful Entrepreneurs
Being your own boss can be exhilarating — and risky. An entrepreneur is defined as a solo business owner, which means you reap most of the rewards if successful but shoulder all the downside…
The Dogs With the Shortest Lifespan
Dogs are often described in one phrase — man’s best friend. Canines have been humans’ loyal companions for centuries. Today, about 85 million American households own a pet, and more than 63 million of…
Countries With the Most American Expats
Millions of American citizens are currently living abroad. However, the United States does not formally count the number of Americans who move to other countries and does not require its citizens to register an…
Most Popular TV Newscasters in America
With a war raging in Ukraine and political upheavals at home, we tune in nightly to get the latest on what’s happening in our world. Giving us sometimes awful news are TV broadcasters we’ve…
The Busiest Ports in the World
The global economy runs on metal boxes, typically measuring 20 feet (6.1 meters) in length, 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) in height, and 8 feet (2.4 meters) in width, providing 883 to 1,024 cubic feet…
Presidents With the Most Pardons
The U.S. Constitution grants the president the power to pardon any individual who has committed a federal crime and set aside his or her punishment. A pardon is one form of the president’s clemency…
38 Iconic Game Show Hosts in American TV History
American audiences love good game shows. In addition to being entertaining, they are also engaging, offering a healthy challenge and a dose of inspiration. Viewers can play along at home or root for their…
30 Best Spy Films of All Time
There’s something about a great spy film that just draws us in from the first frame to the last. The concept of espionage – gathering secret or confidential information for the benefit of a…
This Is the Best Animated Sitcom of All Time
Animated TV shows became popular in the 1950s with “Felix the Cat” and “Crusader Rabbit.” The genre grew through the 1960s with Disney productions and the rise of major animation producer Hanna-Barbera Productions. But…
States With the Most Renters At Risk of Eviction
The United States Supreme Court struck down a Biden administration moratorium on evictions last August. Only months later, 4.4 million residential renters across the country said they are “somewhat” or “very likely” to face…
This Is the Most Dangerous State for COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has been through several waves of COVID-19, often because of new variants of the virus. While cases are dropping nationwide from the recent wave,…