25 Nations Most Anxious about WMDs
The current state of the world may at times seem uncertain. Between economic and social inequality, mass protests, and the political climate, many people aren’t very confident that things will end well. Add to…
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The American Counties Most Prone to Hurricanes
The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, although tropical cyclone activity may often occur before and after the typical hurricane season, and includes regions that are along the Atlantic…
The World’s 20 Top Elite Special Forces
Elite special forces can be found in most countries throughout the world. Although not all countries have elite special forces or even military, those that do can count these top forces as some of…
The Most Lethal Weapons in History
Since the dawn of man, there have been conflicts throughout the world driven by territorial disputes, acquisition of resources, and ideological differences. These clashes have prompted the pursuit of military advantage, a quest that…
America’s 30 Future Weapons With Multi-Billion Dollar R&D Budgets
The Department of Defense (DOD) has a fiscal year 2024 budget request of $842 billion, a $26 billion increase over the previous year’s budget. This multi-billion dollar budget is deemed necessary because it allows…
Yearly U.S. Military Personnel Numbers Following the End of the Korean War
The U.S. military of today is noticeably different than what it once was. It is not only more diverse, both ethnically and racially, but since the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act was signed in…
Biggest Military Schools in America
United States Military Academies are extremely competitive and typically, only the most qualified candidates will gain acceptance. These academies are also an instrumental part of officer training programs within the U.S. Armed Forces. One…
The Most Prestigious Military Academies in the World
Vadym Zhuravskyi went by the nickname “Viking.” Within a year of earning the rank of senior lieutenant, the 24-year-old decorated commander of Ukraine’s 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade was killed late last year fighting…
Greatest Military Geniuses and Wartime Leaders in History
Alexander the Great is often regarded as one of the greatest generals of all time. In addition to being one of the most successful military commanders, and being undefeated in battle, his victories shaped…
Deadliest German U-Boat Attacks in WWII
German U-boats have inflicted devastating damage since the First World War, where they sunk more than 5,000 merchant ships. However, they were even more deadly during World War II, when a total of 8,000…
The Most Popular 50 Guns Ever
Although firearms likely made their combat debut in 14th-century China, taking the form of “hand cannons,” the invention of gunpowder is said to have occurred even earlier, in 9th-century China. This was a significant…
26 Cities That Were Devastated by War and Had to Rebuild from the Rubble
According to the United Nations, the most destroyed city on Earth was Grozny, in the Republic of Chechnya, Russia. The capital of Chechnya was destroyed during two invasions by Russia, the first in 1995…
Cars With the Best Retention Value
It was typically a common belief that cars lost value the moment they were purchased and driven off the lot. According to Bankrate.com, a car fresh off the lot will lose between 9% and…
States With Multi-Billion Dollar Gun Economies
United States consumers purchased nearly 60 million guns between 2020 and 2022, according to The Trace, a nonprofit news organization covering U.S. gun violence. Of course, it can be difficult to accurately calculate the…
20 Celebrities Who Died Far Too Soon
Hollywood has been synonymous with stardom almost since its inception in 1911 when the first movie studio was created. The first movie star was silent film actress Florence Lawrence, who tragically died at the…
Salary of Every Rank in the United States Navy
The United States Navy, although not the largest in the world, is the most powerful. It commands a fleet of 484 naval vessels and like other branches of the military, it is highly organized…
The US Military Uses These 16 Sniper Rifles
Snipers fulfill a specialized role in military operations for these branches of the U.S. Military – the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Their primary function is to engage high-value targets across significant distances, and…
The Signature Sandwich of Every State
Sandwiches are incredibly popular and according to the Wall Street Journal, about half of all adults in the United States consume one per day. There are many different types of bread found throughout the…
20 of the World’s Greatest Classic Cars
There are numerous hobbies in the world and many, like knitting or gardening, are financially accessible to most. However, certain others remain exclusive to the world’s wealthiest. From scuba diving and art collecting to…
The Fastest Supersonic Military Jets on Earth
Since the inception of the supersonic aircraft, there have been over 200 different models throughout the world but the first aircraft to achieve supersonic flight was the Bell X-1. This rocket-powered research plane of…