25 Most Dangerous Drugs
The opioid epidemic is an ever-growing struggle, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made it even worse. Many Americans are anxious, stressed, isolated, and worried about their job and money — all risk factors for…
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The 35 Greatest Movies That Should’ve Won an Oscar
The Academy Awards, which have been held since 1929, aim to recognize “excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences.” Despite this goal, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — the organization…
20 Tips for Storing Produce Properly During the Pandemic
Staying at home in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, whether we’re under quarantine or simply because we’re sheltering in place, we have plenty to worry about — avoiding the coronavirus, most of…
Where Your Car Is Most Likely to Be Stolen in Every State
Over 720,000 cars were stolen in the United States in 2019, or 220 motor vehicle thefts for every 100,000 Americans. Those thefts disproportionately occurred in the nation’s urban areas. In some cities, the motor…
The Richest Town in Every State
The median annual household income in America is just over $60,000. While many of the highest paying jobs tend to concentrate near large population centers, there are also smaller towns that are very prosperous.…
The Biggest Comebacks in Music History
Success can be fleeting for popular musicians. Even those artists who release multiple hits often fall out of public favor because of changing tastes or professional reasons, such as inactivity. After a hitless dry…
The 35 Worst Movies Ever Made
We all know a bad movie when we see one. Bad movies can have weak story lines, incompetent direction, poor technical quality, amateurish performances — or all of the above. Sometimes, the title is…
50 Best Movies of All Time
As people continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19 and spend more time at home, many find themselves inevitably searching for new material to watch. While playing “streaming roulette” — in…
US Cities with the Highest COVID-19 Death Rates
COVID-19 claimed its first 100,000 lives in the U.S. at the end of May, four months after the first confirmed case. At the time, some of the states with currently high cases per capita…
The Poorest Town in Every State
The new economic reality of COVID — reduced income, and even poverty for many Americans — is already all too familiar in many parts of the United States. For decades, small towns and cities…
Places in Every State Where COVID 19 Is Growing the Fastest Right Now
The death toll from the novel coronavirus in the United States has now surpassed 330,000. At nearly 1 death for every 1,000 residents, the U.S. continues to report among the worst COVID-19 mortality rates…
Best Holiday Movies Ever Made
For many people, watching movies is a fun, integral part of the holiday season. For some, this means watching the same holiday classics year after year. Others are drawn to newer films, heading to…
12 Ways You Can Ruin Your Christmas Ham
Ham is popular at Christmas in many parts of the world — including Spain, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines — whether it’s part of the main course, an appetizer, or a side. It’s an English…
Poorest City in Every State
The U.S. median household income reached its highest level in 2019 since record keeping began decades ago.. Yet incomes nationwide are not evenly distributed. In fact, income inequality is at its highest level in…
Worst Holiday Movies Ever Made
Audiences love Christmas movies. Each of the top 10 grossing holiday films since 1980 has pulled in over $100 million at the domestic box office. “Home Alone” grossed over $285 million – no small…