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Drew Wood

• Drew Wood has edited or ghostwritten 8 books and published over 700 articles on a wide range of topics including politics, world cultures, business, and popular science. Drew excels in communicating complex topics clearly to non-specialists. • Drew holds a doctorate and 4 masters degrees in religious studies, foreign affairs, and Russian studies. He has over 25 years of college teaching experience. His world travels included 3 years living in Ukraine. In his free time he enjoys practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Drew Wood | Dec 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM EST

The United States Has Free Trade Agreements with These Countries

Free trade agreements (FTAs) are formal arrangements between countries. Their purpose is to reduce or eliminate barriers to the exchange…

Drew Wood | Nov 27, 2025 at 7:32 AM EST

All the Human Body Parts That Can Be Replaced in 2025

24/7 Wall St. Insights Many body parts can be transplanted or replaced with artificial equivalents, including corneas, livers, hearts, joints,…

Drew Wood | Nov 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM EST

The Average American Doesn’t Know These US Presidents Served in the Military

From the earliest days of the republic through modern times, several U.S. presidents have brought military experience from the battlefield…

Drew Wood | Nov 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM EST

Countries That Were Once Part of Alexander the Great’s Empire

24/7 Wall St. Insights The empire of Alexander the Great ruled from Egypt to India. The countries of that region…

Drew Wood | Nov 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM EST

All the Countries Under Japanese Control During World War II

24/7 Wall St. Insights Japan occupied all or part of over 20 countries during World War II. The U.S. and…

Drew Wood | Nov 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM EST

This Is What the World Might Look Like Today Without European Colonization

24/7 Wall St. Insights A world without European colonization might have been colonized by non-Western empires instead. It might have…

Drew Wood | Nov 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM EST

Billionaires’ Row: These Are New York’s Uber Elite Residential Towers

24/7 Wall St. Insights High-rise residences on Billionaire’s row offer a prime location near the city’s financial district and spectacular…

Drew Wood | Nov 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM EST

These Are the U.S. States With the Most Muslims

24/7 Wall St. Insights Muslims live predominantly in urban areas, particularly in the states with the largest populations. Data on…

Drew Wood | Oct 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

This Is What Might Happen If Russia Ever Joined NATO

24/7 Wall St. Insights NATO was founded in 1949 for the collective self-defense of the Western allied countries against Soviet…

Drew Wood | Oct 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM EDT

Genetically-Engineered Pets Are Here and You Can Buy One for $7

24/7 Wall St. Insights Many grain crops and some species of livestock have been genetically modified to improve their disease…

Drew Wood | Oct 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

These Are the Most Salacious Presidential Scandals of All Time

24/7 Wall St. Insights As a result of scandals, over the years ethical standards for presidents have been more clearly…

Drew Wood | Oct 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM EDT

These Remote U.S. Regions Could Face the Greatest Nuclear Threat

24/7 Wall St. Insights Several American cities are considered the most likely targets in the event of an all-out nuclear…

Drew Wood | Oct 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM EDT

Meet the 10 Wealthiest Black Americans as U.S. Wealth Gap Remains Widest in G7 Nations

In America, there exists a large wealth gap, which is the highest among G7 nations. It has become a popular talking…

Drew Wood | Sep 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM EDT

These Are the Weirdest Borders Between US States

The U.S. map leaves us with tons of questions. Some of the borders are so completely WEIRD you have to…

Drew Wood | Sep 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM EDT

These Are the Biggest Disagreements Between Canada and the United States

24/7 Wall St. Insights After the major expansion-era border disputes were settled, relations between the U.S. and Canada began to…

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