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25 American Industries That Are Thriving

The noted Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter is credited with coining the term “creative destruction,” a quick summary of how free-market economies discard obsolete jobs. Nowhere does that happen more frequently than in the United…

John Harrington · 5 years ago

This Is the State Where the Most People Are Getting Cancer

Cancer is among the leading killers in America, although the figures about fatalities in comparison with other diseases have been somewhat changed because of COVID-19. Nevertheless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

The Most Sleep Deprived Cities in America

Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night — and falling short of this…

Sam Stebbins · 5 years ago

The Most Popular Giant Dog Breeds in America

America loves dogs. More than 63 million families have chosen to take care of at least one four-legged furry Fido. A lot of consideration goes into the decision of what dog to adopt. The…

247patrick · 5 years ago

American Towns With the Highest Rate of Break-Ins

Burglary — defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony — is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There…

Sam Stebbins · 5 years ago

The 30 Most Inspirational Movies of the Last 100 Years

Ever since the first movies were made more than a century ago, they have given people something to cheer about. Many films go even further, inspiring viewers to make a difference. Oftentimes, depending on…

247patrick · 5 years ago

The Best Independent Coffee Shops in America

Over the years, the coffee shop has become much more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee on our way to work. The best ones become like second homes, with coffee…

247patrick · 5 years ago

States With the Highest Rate of Larceny Theft

Of all the most serious crimes tracked by the FBI — known as Part I offenses — larceny is by far the most common. There were 4.6 million cases of larceny-theft reported in the…

Sam Stebbins · 5 years ago

These Are the Only 25 Sears Stores Left in America

Sears was founded in 1892. At that time, it was known as Sears, Roebuck, and Co., after both its two founders. One of its earliest successes was in the mail order catalog business. Over…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

The Most Burglarized Town in Every State

Burglary — defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony — is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There…

Sam Stebbins · 5 years ago

Metro Areas Where Your Car Is Most Likely to Be Stolen

Motor vehicle theft, one of the most serious offenses tracked by the FBI, is on the rise in the United States. There were a total of 810,400 motor vehicle thefts nationwide in 2020, the…

Sam Stebbins · 5 years ago

Easy Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Many people love the winter, but no one is looking forward to the cold and flu season, especially during a pandemic, and especially during the latest surge of COVID-19. Health experts say that the…

Hristina Byrnes · 5 years ago

Fastest-Growing (and Shrinking) Clean Energy Jobs

Clean energy is a growth industry, and increasingly so, but the COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020 saw the clean energy workforce shrink by 3.73% from the previous year, according to preliminary data from the…

247patrick · 5 years ago