States Where Americans Are Paying the Most Taxes
Taxes are one of the few certainties in life — but they do not have to be a great burden. From the checkout counter to the 1040 form due every April, what Americans end…
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15 Cities With the Most High-Tech Jobs
As the world increasingly relies on advanced technology — in computing, manufacturing, health care, and more — science and technology are becoming inextricably linked in the U.S. job market. More and more, the jobs…
Countries With the Highest Rates of Working Women
The inequality between men and women in terms of economic opportunities has always been a problem, but there are signs the gap is closing, albeit slowly, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2018…
Places With the Biggest Snowfall in History in Every State
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow, right? But for how long, though? One foot of accumulated snow will suffice for a lot of fun games outside, but this is not a…
The Origins of Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month — a time in the United States to remember and celebrate American women’s often unnoticed and unacknowledged contributions to our country. From the Library of Congress, to museums, galleries,…
States With the Most Credit Card Debt
Americans are more likely to pay with a credit card than with cash than ever before. With a credit card, consumers can buy now and pay later and earn rewards like cash back and…
The Most Popular Carnivals in the World
From Uruguayans holding 40-day-long celebrations to Oktoberfesters consuming 7 million liters of beer in Munich, the people of the world have proven that they know how to party. The term “carnival” often refers to…
Cities Where Crime Is Soaring in Every State
The United States has become a far safer country in recent decades. The last time the violent crime rate was higher than five years prior was 1994, when there were 714 violent crimes for…
How the National Anthem Became a National Pastime
On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. It had been the de facto national anthem for at least…
28 Dangerous Things Experts Link to Heart Disease
Someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease every 38 seconds, according to experts at The American Heart Association Report. Heart disease is the top killer, leading to 610,000 deaths a year, or…
States With the Highest and Lowest Sales Tax
On or before April 15, millions of Americans will file their taxes. Though the focus this time of year tends to be on income taxes, Americans also pay thousands of dollars each year in…
27 Things You Don’t Know About Voodoo
Thoughts of spells, rituals, and Voodoo dolls often mesmerize people but also invoke feelings of fear. Thanks to Hollywood, there are two versions of Voodoo – the scary one that focuses on witchcraft and…
Tallest Building in Every State
At a time when urban centers were growing increasingly crowded, the introduction of the safety elevator in 1853 ushered in the modern era of skyscrapers. These massive feats of engineering are now common in…
50 Most Powerful Leaders of All Time
At the beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump was enmeshed in a power struggle with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over that country’s development of nuclear capabilities. The stakes could not be higher —…
This Month’s Good News
This month, we were encouraged by positive actions regarding the environment; touched by heroic deeds of people and animals; drew hope from developments in medical research; cheered the good works of celebrities and church…