30 Latin Phrases We Still Use All the Time
For a dead language, Latin still has plenty of life in it. A dead language is one that’s no longer used as a native tongue. Though there are many more examples around the world,…
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The Longest Wars in World History
Nearly two years after the U.S. fully withdrew from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war at 20 years, some historical conflicts made that seem brief. Before modern weapons enabled remote killing, wars often dragged on…
These States Had the Most Cavalry in the Civil War
American military reliance on cavalry peaked during the Civil War. There were more than 1 million cavalry troops between Union and Confederate forces, accounting for nearly one-in-every-five enlisted soldiers. And over the course of…
Unexpected Duets: 25 Surprising Cross-Genre Mashups
Music has an incredible power to bring together artists from vastly different genres who may otherwise never collaborate. While some cross-genre partnerships seem like a natural fit, others can appear downright bizarre on paper.…
America’s Worst Cities for Rats
For decades, New Yorkers have been seeing a giant rat around the city. Yes, there are actual rats that grow to frightening sizes, but this particular rat is immense – about 10 feet tall,…
The Countries With the Most Nuclear Accidents
Since the 1950s, heat generated by controlled nuclear processes has been harnessed to power turbines that create electrical power. Today, dozens of countries rely on nuclear power as a source of sustainable energy. Radiological…
Here’s How Bad COVID Is Right Now in Every State
The newest COVID-19 variants, EG.5 and BA.2.86 – also called Eris and Pirola, respectively – may not be as concerning as initially thought, and booster shots should provide protection against them as well as…
The 25 Best Shows to Watch on Prime Right Now
In September, viewers of the streaming service Amazon Prime can unwind with a spot of tea to watch offerings made in the United Kingdom and/or featuring British actors. There also is a generous portion…
The Nations With the Fastest-Growing Military Power
During a visit in early September to the Albanian capital of Tirana, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani accused Serbia, a close Russian ally, of attempting to destabilize the Western Balkans in order to “attack the…
These 19 Americans Won the Medal of Honor Twice
The Medal of Honor traces its history back to 1861, when Abraham Lincoln first signed it into legislation for the Navy. This would extend to the other branches of the armed forces. It is…
Most Heart-Wrenching On-Screen Moments in Film History
There’s nothing wrong with crying — it can be an important safety valve for stress and emotional pain. In fact, bottling up your feelings can be bad for your health. There’s a whole genre…
Famous Football Players With Confirmed CTE Diagnoses
The football world was stunned when former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas died suddenly 2021 at just 33 years of age after having a seizure. Doctors now know that Thomas’ untimely death was…
The Best Deli in Every State
If there’s one food that’s truly universal, it’s the sandwich. Head to just about any small town in America and you’re bound to find a place where you can buy a well-made example. Meat,…
The 25 Biggest Product Flops of the Last Decade
Consumer products can fail to resonate for lots of reasons: struggling to find a niche in a saturated market, failing to introduce innovation or distinctiveness, poor advertising or promotional efforts, associations with scandals or…
10 Women Who Helped Develop the A-Bomb, Then Opposed Its Use
On July 17, 1945, a day after the U.S. tested the first atomic bomb, dozens of scientists involved with the Manhattan Project – which developed the world’s first nuclear weapons during World War II…