America’s Disappearing Small Towns
Results from the 2020 census reveal some notable changes to the U.S. population over the last decade. The U.S. population grew by about 7% from 2010 to 2020. Over the same period, major cities…
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America’s Highest-Paying Companies
In the hunt for extraordinary employees, companies are looking to attract the best and brightest via multiple incentives. They may offer stock options, vacation days, work-from-home options, and more, but what brings in the…
15 Most Expensive Child Car Seats
Car seats are often the item future parents spend the most time researching when building their baby registry. After all, unlike strollers, car seats are potentially life-saving devices – so naturally parents want not…
The Best Movies About Music Icons
Many musicians become actors (think David Bowie, Will Smith, Mark Wahlberg, et al., et al.) and many actors lead a double life as musicians. And there are also those who do the next best…
The Cheapest Streaming Services in America
Much has been made recently of the HBO Max decision to pull dozens of titles from its streaming service, including several original series and almost 200 episodes of “Sesame Street.” In a statement to…
Best Movie Classics You’ve Never Seen Available to Stream Right Now
As the summer winds down and people return home from vacation, movie aficionados might find more indoor time to catch up on some classic film offerings on their favorite streaming services. To determine the…
The Best and Worst Car Brands
There’s obviously no shortage of cars and trucks to choose from — and there’s no shortage of car ratings to help a prospective buyer. The choice of which one to buy often boils down…
The Highest Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree
President Joe Biden announced on Aug. 24 that the U.S. would forgive up to $10,000 of student loan debt for non-Pell Grant recipients earning less than $125,000 a year. The White House said the…
Most Overrated College Football Teams in History
The 2022 college football season is rapidly approaching, and fans are starting to get excited. Traditional powerhouses like Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and reigning champions Georgia are all ranked among the top five…
The Car Models People Drive Drunk the Most
About 32 people were killed every day in drunk-driving crashes in 2020, a 14% increase from the previous year, according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Administration. Drivers ages of 21…
25 Foods That Have Made Places Really Famous
These days, there are people making artisanal tortillas in Ireland, small-batch soy sauce in Kentucky, and Spanish-style sausage in southwestern Georgia. It might be hard to remember, then, that there was a time when…
The Deadliest Years for Motorcyclists Since 1975
With two wheels, high speed, and little between the rider and the pavement, motorcycles are one of the most dangerous forms of motorized transport. This risk is central to the motorcycle’s defiant cultural appeal,…
The Worst Non-Action Movies From Hollywood’s Top Action Stars
Should a Hollywood actor stick with the action genre long enough, it’s more or less inevitable that they’ll star in some bona fide turkeys. However, don’t take that to mean that it’s all smooth…
The Deadliest Billion Dollar Natural Disasters in US History
Since 1980, there have been 332 weather disasters in the U.S. that have inflicted at least $1 billion worth in damage. And these events have been getting more frequent over the decades. According to…
Regions of the World Where Military Power Is Most Concentrated
Geopolitical tensions have been escalating around the world in recent years, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Speculation about which global powers would be triumphant when matched up head-to-head is…