Convicted Felons Who Went on to Fame and Fortune
A felony conviction is a mark on a person’s record that can follow them for life, often preventing them from building a successful career and a respectable life. That’s not always the case, though.…
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These Are the Most Controversial Inventions in the History of Military Technology
Modern warfare can kill more people in a shorter amount of time than at any point in history. Some of the most controversial weapons are those that inflict needless pain and suffering or that…
This Is How Evangelical Christianity Shaped America
In a close election, a lot of media attention focuses on how different demographic groups might sway the results. Evangelical Christians make up one of the largest and most politically active segments of the…
America’s Most Prolific Inventors Changed Our World
The first patent issued for an invention by an American inventor was in 1790 for an improvement to potash production, and it was signed by President George Washington. Since then, over 10 million patents…
This Country Has the Only Permanent Nuclear Waste Storage. So What Are All the Others Doing?
In 2024, there were 440 nuclear reactors operating in 32 countries around the world. Even countries without reactors generate nuclear waste from research laboratories, industrial equipment, and nuclear medical equipment discarded by hospitals. This all…
These Are the Biggest Cash Tips Service Workers Ever Received
Tipping is a controversial subject. It seems everywhere we go we encounter tip jars and are presented the opportunity to add a tip to services that seem routine. But from the other side, service…
These Are the Colonies Germany Lost After World War I
Germany today is one of the most admired countries in Europe and around the world. Nevertheless, it isn’t far from anyone’s mind that they tried pretty hard to conquer Europe and came darn close…
The Most Hated Business Jargon of All Time
It doesn’t take longer than an hour working in any kind of corporate job before you hear some ridiculously cliched business jargon. From “synergy” to “low hanging fruit,” these are the terms that make…
These Are America’s Best Friends in the Arab World
It’s no secret that the United States loyally backs Israel, but it also has good relationships with many Arab countries. These are our best friends in the Arab world. 24/7 Wall St. Insights The…
These Countries Are Near-Nuclear Weapons States … and the US Is Mostly OK With That
The world is understandably concerned about North Korea’s growing nuclear capabilities and Iran’s on-again, off-again progress toward its own bomb. But few people realize that quite a few American allies are only a “screwdriver’s…
What Would Happen If America Had Open Borders With Mexico?
The U.S. is struggling with the best way to control its border with Mexico. While no candidate is actually calling for open borders with Mexico, speculating on the results of such a policy can…
Where Are They Now? What Are the Children of our Living Presidents Doing Today?
As we’ve been electing older and older men as presidents, we haven’t seen children in the White House for some time now. However, all of our living former presidents do have children, whether or…
If Russia Breaks Up, Say Hello To These New Countries
Russia is the largest country in the world, even after the breakup of the Soviet Union created 14 other countries out of the territory it previously controlled. With hundreds of different ethnic minorities living…
Meet Some of the 128 Women Who Ruled Their Country
In a few days we’ll find out whether the United States will have its first female president. If so, this will be something new for us, but not to dozens of other countries that…
These Are the Countries Once Part of the Roman Empire
A humorous TikTok trend last year revealed that average American guys think about the Roman Empire anywhere from once a month to several times a day. If you’re a guy, what will surprise you…
These Are the Countries With the Largest Muslim Populations
About 1 in 4 people in the world—1.9 billion people—are Muslim. There are 49 countries where Muslims are the majority, and they are found in nearly every other country as minorities. As a result…
This Is How Much This Brutal Hurricane Season Has Cost Us So Far
Hurricanes are the most costly disasters by far to strike the United States each year. The 2024 hurricane season is shaping up to be above-average in terms of the number of storms, their intensity,…
This Is What The End of the World Looks Like According to the Biggest Religions
Wars, pandemics, climate change, and unusual astronomical phenomena: these have been part of human existence in one form or another for millennia. Yet when we live through them for the first time ourselves, they…
The Most Quotable Presidential Quotes
The United States has had 46 different presidents in its history. People don’t reach that high office without considerable experience, grit, and determination. And they aren’t successful in that office unless they can mobilize…
These Are the Most Stable Currencies in the World
In the world today there are about 180 different currencies in use. Some outvalue the dollar while others are literally not worth the paper they’re printed on. In countries experiencing high inflation, people try…