Nearly 82 years ago, famed aviator Amelia Earhart, along with navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared over the South Pacific in her second attempt to become the first pilot to circumnavigate the globe. Earhart’s disappearance is…
Choosing the perfect baby name can be fun, but it can also be stressful. Parents have many influences — from pop culture to family history. But in some cases, the desire to create a…
Comprising nearly 18% if the population, Hispanics and Latinos are one of the largest and fastest growing demographic groups in the United States. Americans who identify as Hispanic or Latino trace their ancestry to…
From powering kitchen appliances to leaving a light on at night to getting on the internet, electricity is at the center of many of modern life’s most basic functions. However, the cost of electricity…
If traveling were free, or at least more affordable, you’d be on a plane right now. As millennials, who are the largest generation in the workforce, prefer cultural experience over material things, more people…
Americans are increasingly using plastic over cash in the checkout aisle. According to the Federal Reserve, Americans have a record $1.04 trillion in credit card debt. The temptation to buy now and pay later…
Americans spend billions of dollars on skin-care products each year in the hopes these products will help keep their skin looking young and healthy. The skin-care market has been growing steadily for years, and…
As the baby boomer generation continues to age, millions of Americans are due for retirement. Every day, roughly 10,000 U.S. residents turn 65. However, a record number of people 65 and older are remaining…
How close has the world come to meeting its end? Very close, and more times than you think. We know from geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists that the planet was slammed by asteroids millions of…
Buying a home is the biggest purchase millions of Americans make in their lifetimes. Within a given market, a higher price tag generally corresponds with a larger house. However, real estate markets vary by…
Two of the most important factors when booking a flight is the price and the airline’s reputation, specifically its track record for on time departures and arrivals. Ideally, a traveller does not have to…
Americans are setting records when it comes to drinking coffee. Nearly 65% of adults in the country have at least one cup of coffee every day, an increase from 62% in 2017 and the…
Long-term population decline can spell disaster for any economy. A shrinking population can result in labor shortages, lower tax revenue, higher per-capita debt, and weakened GDP growth. While the U.S. population has grown steadily…
The United States faces a chronic blood shortage. While about 38% of the population is eligible to donate blood, only less than 10% do. The latest urgent call for blood donors issued by the…
Sometimes called “the best-dressed animals on the planet,” penguins do a lot more than make people smile. They are important players in the balance of the ecosystem. Almost all of the 17 to 19…
