The United States is notably not just by far the world’s largest military force, but also by far the largest supplier of arms. As the source of approximately 36% of the world’s military exports,…
The northeastern corner of the poorest state in America borders, and is partially surrounded by, the northwestern corner of the richest state. (The boundary between the two was a matter of dispute until a…
Aircraft carriers are the pinnacle of modern naval achievement. The massive vessels serve as warships as well as nautical air bases that can deploy and recover airplanes. Large and expensive, only the wealthiest nations…
California’s San José-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara agglomeration — Silicon Valley — is the richest metropolitan area in America, with San Francisco not far behind. In all, California is home to seven of the country’s 20 most…
Like many generations before them, millennials are often accused of being lazy or entitled by their elders. Yet many young people have worked hard and innovated to create a new wave of businesses that…
The trees will soon be blossoming, spring flowers will decorate parks, and green grass will make everything look more pleasant. Most people cannot wait to see signs of spring. For the 25 million Americans…
The sound of country music has changed drastically over the last century, and even more so in the last 20 years. Today, one might be more likely to hear electronic keyboards and computer-programmed drum…
A television show’s final episode is the culmination of all that came before it. Audiences are looking for closure and a sense that the time they’ve invested in the series — sometimes tallying in…
Every year, workers in all 50 states fill out their 1040 form to pay taxes to the federal government. That money does not necessarily stay in Washington, however. The federal government generates revenue from…
In fiction, rabbits are often portrayed as playful, cunning tricksters — think Bugs Bunny. Because of Easter, which falls on April 21, bunny rabbits are already everywhere — in stores, on cards, in commercials,…
A dedicated television viewer may invest hundreds of hours into watching their favorite program. The person grows to know every trait of the characters and waits with bated breath to discover their ultimate fate.…
The Department of Justice will soon prosecute the largest college admissions scandal in its history. So far 50 people have been implicated in the scandal, charged with bribing and committing fraud to gain admission…
Ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like a real Irish person would? Then start your day off by going to church. The Irish have been celebrating St. Patrick’s feast day since the ninth century.…
The United States is the third largest landmass of any country in the world. Indeed, Americans have options when deciding where to live. Variables such as topography, climate, tax code, and cost of living…
The U.S. population grew by just 0.6% from 2017 to 2018, the lowest annual growth rate in 80 years. While population growth is slowing at an alarming rate nationwide, some U.S. cities are bucking…
