The Economist Intelligence Unit’s just released Democracy Index 2021 divides the world’s 167 largest countries into four categories. These are “full democracies” (12.6% of the total), “flawed democracies” (31.7%), “hybrid regimes” (20.4%) and “authoritarian regimes”…
The movie industry almost had its back broken during the COVID-19 pandemic, at least so far as the theater sector goes. Big movies chains, led by AMC Entertainment, came close to bankruptcy. From 2015…
The stock and bond markets have been roiled recently, and the public’s trust in the current administration’s handling of the economy was damaged by a remarkable surge in inflation. Prices of many household items…
To be deemed a success, a television show (or series) must get good ratings. The yardstick best indicates what advertisers will pay. Wildly successful shows are often on the air for decades. Many of…
Musicals are almost as old as civilization. The Greeks may have created them, and they were certainly part of Roman culture. Some experts believe “the Beggar’s Opera”, first performed in London in 1728, is…
The number of museums in the world is higher than most people might think. The International Council of Museums has 44,686 members in 138 countries. For an institution to be recognized as a museum,…
A recent analysis reveals that it costs more than $350 to fill up one Ferrari with fuel.
A recent analysis reveals that this Scandinavian country tops the list of the world's democracies.
Americans have gone through a period of mass migration over the past year and a half. These migrations have a pattern, and some states have become more popular than others, based on the recently…
A recent J.D. Power study reveals which cars are the most and least dependable in America.
A recent J.D. Power study reveals which cars are the most dependable in America.
FBI data reveals that gun sales in the United States dropped in January but were still high.
A recent analysis reveals what about driving cars causes the most anxiety.
FBI data reveals that gun sales in the United States dropped in January but were still high.
The ForbesAvenue Bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed hours before President Joe Biden was to arrive in the city to make a speech about the need to upgrade America’s infrastructure. Like everything else, conditions of bridges,…
A recent analysis reveals the states that are at most risk from tsunamis.
Home prices in America rose about 20% nationwide last year, compared to 2020. In some cities, the pace was double that. The increase was driven by low mortgage rates and a desire of people…
A recent analysis reveals that this city in Ohio is the worst for movie lovers.
People who travel from country to country usually need a passport. These are normally issued by the country of residence and provide proof of identity and citizenship. A passport’s value can be measured by…
A recent analysis reveals that the state with the fewest births in 2020 was Vermont.
