Sam Gupton
Lastest Stories by Sam Gupton
As civilizations have evolved over the years, so have the jobs that cater to our wants and needs. Innovations have made some lines of work obsolete while also creating new ones. Some now-vanished...
20 hours ago
Not even museum tickets are safe from inflation. Around the country, many museums have increased their cost of entry. These exhibits of art, culture, history, and knowledge operate using a...
4 days ago
In some cities, apartments with pools and gyms are considered a luxury, while in others, fitness amenities are basically considered a nonnegotiable part of apartment living. To determine the cities...
21 days ago
“The Twilight Zone” brought TV audiences sci-fi, horror, fantasy, absurdism, and beyond, creating stories that excited, scared, and challenged viewers. Premiering in 1959, the series became known...
25 days ago
Weapons have evolved considerably over time. Those created most recently tend to be the deadliest – the deadliest weapon of all time was the 25-megaton hydrogen bomb. Bow and arrows were deadly...
1 month ago
Commuting is never fun, and a tedious drive can be made far worse by an accident. In some cities almost everyone drives to work, and all that commuting comes with accidents — and even the most...
1 month ago
This year the United States will celebrate its 246th birthday – but many of its oldest continuously occupied settlements far predate the founding of the country. A few of the oldest towns...
1 month ago
Despite sometimes giving out warning signs, volcanic eruptions are unpredictable. Even relatively less explosive ones can cause significant damage and fatalities, like the Nevado del Ruiz eruption in...
1 month ago
Confucius is said to have advised “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Getting even may seem irresistible to the wronged, but efforts for getting back at malefactors...
1 month ago
Nothing says America like a beef patty cooked to perfection, covered with condiments, and sandwiched inside a bun. We live in a land of burgers, and everyone’s preferences differ. The hamburger was...
1 month ago
Confucius is said to have advised “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Getting even may seem irresistible to the wronged, but efforts for getting back at malefactors...
2 months ago
Suburbs became popular in the United States after World War II, when returning veterans, offered low-interest loans and favorable pricing, looked outside the big cities to escape the pollution,...
2 months ago
War never changes, right? Violence has been a hallmark of human behavior as far back as anyone knows. What has changed are the tools people use to carry out violence. Throughout the ages humankind...
2 months ago
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Suburbs, residential areas detached but linked to nearby cities, have grown over the past century to represent family living for much of the population in the United States. Americans often choose...
2 months ago
J.K. Rowling unleashed a sensation when she published the first book in the Harry Potter series in 1997. Four years later, the young wizard’s adventures made it to the big screen and became a...
2 months ago