How Many Wild Tigers Are Left Around the World?
Tigers are unlike any other cat species. Whether it’s because their roar can be heard as far as two miles away, their stripes are as unique as every human’s fingerprint, or because they symbolize…
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These 25 Countries Make Up Almost All of US Tourism
Hollywood does a pretty good job at making the United States an attractive place. Some of the most popular movies and TV shows are filmed or set here, and they often highlight the American…
The World’s 2 Most Expensive Countries Are Islands
The most expensive countries in the world, according to new cost-of-living indices, are both places where the (expensive) living is easy: The Cayman Islands in the Caribbean and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda,…
You Won’t Believe Where the Best Hotel in the World Is
The best hotel in the world isn’t some urban hotspot in Tokyo, Paris, or New York, or some romantic hideaway on a beach in Mexico or on an Alpine mountaintop. According to the 2019…
Back-to-School Electronics Sales Are Up $800 Million Over Last Year
Is there anything more less enthusiastic — especially if you’re a schoolkid — than walking into the local Staples on the first day of summer and seeing that array of backpacks and school supplies…
Contrary to Popular Belief, Young People May Develop Clogged Arteries, New Study Says
It’s well-known that clogged arteries — in which blood flow is constricted by build-ups of coronary artery calcium (CAC) or plaque — is a risk factor for heart disease. But doctors and the general…
The Top Cruise Destination in Western Europe Is Quite Far From Where You Think It Would Be
What’s the number-one cruise destination in the British Isles and non-Mediterranean Western Europe? London? Lisbon? Bordeaux? Not according to the results of a 2019 readers’ poll by Cruise Critic, which calls itself “the leading…
Why Does Weed Make Some People Giggle and Some People Freak Out?
It has long been observed that marijuana — or cannabis, weed, grass, or pot, as you prefer — can produce seemingly contradictory psychological effects in the people who smoke (or, these days, vape or…
Do Americans Still Believe in the American Dream?
The American dream is alive and well — at least for most of us — according to a new Gallup poll. Some 70% of those polled said that they consider the American dream to…
You Won’t Believe Why This Little-Known Wine Brand Is Selling Its New Wine for $35,000 a Bottle
Rare wine can be very expensive. Connoisseurs and collectors have been known to pay thousands of dollars for a single bottle. Most of us could sip good vino for many months for the prices…
How Likely Are You to Get Sick from Stress? Take This Test to Find Out
What stresses us out the most? That depends on a number of factors, including how “stress” is defined. That can be difficult to pin down, because everyone reacts differently to stress factors, and what…
Eating Lots of These Nuts Might Be Key to Living Longer, Study Says
Daily consumption of pistachios can reduce oxidative damage to DNA, positively affecting cellular aging and longevity. That was among the conclusions of a new study involving 49 people with prediabetes, conducted by researchers at…
Fast Food Items With the Most Calories
Fast food is a big part of the American diet. People in the United States spend millions of dollars a year eating and drinking at fast food establishments. The biggest chain, in terms of…
Walking This Many Steps a Day Could Make You Smarter
We all know that exercise is good for us, both physically and psychologically, but many of us complain that we simply don’t have time to devote a couple of hours a day to staying…
The World’s Best Vineyard Is…Not in France
According to a new ranking by the World’s Best Vineyards Academy, the top vineyard in the world is many miles from France or the Napa Valley: It’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco, in Argentina’s high-altitude…
These Are the Secrets of the Perfect Resume, According to Harvard Experts
A resume is your calling card — your introduction to a potential employer. Unless you’re an accomplished veteran in your field, it is usually the only thing a hiring boss will know about you,…
Would You Go to a Pub Where Only Low-Alcohol Drinks Are Served?
Britain’s pubs are places to meet with friends, socialize with strangers, have some pub grub, and — let’s face it — maybe get a little tipsy. At a new pub opening in a couple…
These Baby Names Totally Rocked the 1970s
Naming a child is one of the first big responsibilities parents-to-be have, and most try really hard to rise to the occasion. Some are lucky to know exactly what they want to name their…
Grandparents Spoil Kids with Screen Time, Study Shows
Grandparents spoil their grandkids. It’s a time-honored tradition. It’s not always a beneficial one, however. A meta-analysis of studies tracking how grandparents affect their young charges, published two years ago by PLOS One, a…
Earth’s Most Dangerous Glacier Is Melting, and It Could Drown Major Cities Around the World
We tend to think of glaciers as huge, extremely frozen, and very slow-moving. But the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, which has been called both “terrifying” and “the world’s most dangerous” glacier,” is going rogue…