Every Country in the British Commonwealth
When Queen Elizabeth II died, her son, King Charles III, ascended the throne. King Charles is now not only the titular head of state of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but also the…
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25 Discontinued Classic Toys You Can Probably Still Find
Remember the feeling of opening a coveted new toy on Christmas morning? Whether it was a doll that could eat and cry or a robot that could repeat your words, some of these innovative…
The World’s Best Beaches, According to Tripadvisor
When many of us think of our “happy place,” we think of the beach. Just close your eyes and picture it: the sound of the waves crashing, the warm sun, the gentle breeze, the…
The Least Peaceful Countries in the World
So far, 2022 has been a year marked by an escalation of violence and militarism in much of the world. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, an alarming rise…
Best Burger Joint in Every State
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 never meant…
16 Things You Should Know About Thanksgiving This Year
U.S. inflation hit a 40-year-high in the summer of 2022, and though recent readings suggest that it is starting to cool, the impact of rising costs of goods and service will be detrimental to …
The Best Movies Directed by Actors
Most actors are storytellers at heart and so it’s no surprise when one tries their hand at directing. The results can be predictably mixed, ranging from forgettable indies to some of the best films…
The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring
The consumer price index rose by 7.7% in October compared to the same month last year, according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was considered good news as for…
Most Popular Baby Names Inspired by Video Games
Americans love playing video games. According to the “2022 Essential Facts about the Video Gaming Industry” published by the Entertainment Software Association, 66% of Americans – more than 215 million people – are regular…
States Where Families Are Spending Hundreds More A Month Due to Inflation
Inflation – as measured by the consumer price index – recently reached its highest level in decades, topping out at 9.1% in June 2022. Though inflation has cooled slightly in the months since, consumer…
Charlie Chaplin’s Best and Worst Movies
Born in London, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) went on to become the greatest – and wealthiest – silent film star of his generation. Today, several of his movies, including “Modern Times,” “City Lights,” and “The…
The 13 Leading Republican Presidential Candidates for 2024
With the midterm elections concluded, the political parties are training their sites on the 2024 presidential race and who the possible contenders might be. Typically the party that does not occupy the White House…
States With Most People on Death Row
More than 70% of countries around the world have effectively abolished the death penalty, including all but one European nation. The United States, however, is an outlier, particularly among developed, democratic countries, and across…
Marvel Barely Makes Top 10 Best Movie Franchises of All Time
Some movie franchises are conceived as multi-film series from the beginning, but most of them grow in response to the success of film number one. Major motion pictures are tremendously complex and expensive propositions…
The Most Destructive Storms in US History
Residents along the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina faced hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge this week after Hurricane Ian made its first landfall west of Fort Myers, Florida, on Wednesday. The…