Most Famous European Musicians
Americans welcomed – with open arms – the British Invasion in the 1960s and we have not stopped enjoying and appreciating European musicians since. Bands such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones played…
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Bing Predicts: Each Team’s Odds of Winning the Super Bowl
The New England Patriots were the last team to win back-to-back Super Bowls. They edged the Carolina Panthers on Feb. 1, 2004, then topped the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 6, 2005. Can the defending…
25 Best Netflix Original Shows
Since its beginnings as a mail-order DVD rental service in 1997, Netflix has evolved into one of the leading producers of television content and has dramatically changed the entertainment industry landscape. The streaming service’s…
Bing Predicts: NFL Week 8
There were three shutouts in Week 7 — matching the total for the entire 2016 NFL season. Strange, eh? Here’s to putting another odd NFL week in the books. While no one can predict…
Alfred Hitchcock’s Best (and Worst) Films
The Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock is one of history’s most skilled directors, known for his expert abilities in the thriller genre. Hitchcock was extremely prolific, directing over 50 feature films over a career…
Bing Predicts: NFL Week 7
The most head-scratching result came in the Sunday night game. Really, who would have predicted that the New York Giants would fly into Denver without six starters and pick up their first win of…
Most Popular Album the Year You Were Born
The American music industry is not doing very well. While music consumption is at an all-time high because of digital platforms, revenues from music sales are about half of what they were in 1999.…
Bing Predicts: NFL Week 6
That collective groan you heard on Sunday afternoon after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-9 was from all the survival pool fanatics who thought the Steelers were a sure thing. Pittsburgh…
Cost of a Date the Year You Were Born
Few dates are more popular than the classic dinner and a movie night out. Couples young and old alike have enjoyed this combination for decades – a perfect way to enjoy each other’s company…
States Where the Most People Live With Their Parents
The hopes and dreams of young adults in the United States usually involve financial success — and total independence from one’s parents. Achieving these dreams is by no means guaranteed. Young adults in the…
Bing Predicts: NFL Week 3
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are back on the winning track, so all is back to normal in the NFL. After a surprising loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the opener,…
The Best Cities for Sports Fans
It is not always easy being a fan. As each season gets underway, every fan of every team has at least an iota of optimism. Maybe this year. If you’re a fan, you know…
50 Most Famous Actors Over 70
For many actors, a couple of roles in Hollywood movies and an interview on late night television are a sign of professional success. Yet for a select few superstars, success is nothing less than…
27 Most Popular Emmy Nominated Shows
Each year the Emmy Awards are presented to “recognize excellence within various areas of television and emerging media,” according to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This is largely a formal type of…
Bing Predicts: NFL Week 1 Games
The 2017 NFL season officially kicks off this thursday. What better way to start the season than with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots hosting the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2016 AFC…
50 Worst Summer Box Office Weekends
It wasn’t until the 1975 release of “Jaws” that summer blockbusters existed as we understand them today. Produced for $12 million, “Jaws” spawned a cultural event in which buzz around the film prompted audiences…
Lowest Paying Jobs for College Grads
A college degree is often required to work in one of the nation’s top-earning fields. The average annual salary for positions that typically require a college degree is $73,785 – nearly twice the average…
American Cities Losing the Most Jobs
Some 1.3 million people joined America’s civilian labor force over the past year. Thanks to a healthy economy, the total number of employed persons has also increased by 2.2 million, or 1.5%, over this…
How Many People Have Preexisting Conditions in Every State
Prior to the passing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 – commonly referred to as “Obamacare” – most insurance providers would issue policies based on a customer’s current health and health history. For…
25 Best Paying Cities for Nurses
Nurses are often the unsung heroes of the healthcare industry, assisting doctors and patients and keeping hospitals running smoothly. Yet nurses’ wages vary greatly across the country, ranging from a healthy six-figure salary to…