No Laughing Matter: When Odd Phobias Cause Real Anxiety
Phobias are extreme, irrational fears that cause severe anxiety and interfere with normal life. The word comes from the Greek term for fear or panic. Up to 10% of American adults and 20% of…
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The US Navy’s 15 Most Expensive Planes
The budget request for the Department of Defense in 2024 came to $842 billion, equal to the previous year’s massive budget. This level of expenditure ensures the United States’ dominant position as the world’s…
Earth’s Most Stunningly Colorful Natural Marvels
After two years of COVID-19 we could all use a little color in our lives. 24/7 Tempo has compiled a list of the most colorful natural wonders on Earth. Ranging from deserts to oceans…
25 of the Ugliest Cars Ever Made
Car designers consider various factors like speed, safety, cost, style, and comfort during the creation process. Their inspiration comes from contemporary design trends, environmental concerns, and the differing requirements of people living in cities…
The Guns Used By the US Green Berets
The Green Berets, formally known as the United States Army Special Forces, are an elite unit specializing in counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare (including helping a foreign insurgency to overthrow a government), direct action (such as…
Things They Say in New England That the Rest of Us Probably Don’t Get
New England — comprised today of the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island — was given its name by English explorer John Smith in 1616, and the term became…
26 Times the US Sent Armed Forces to China
Fifty years after President Richard Nixon’s historic flight to China that heralded closer and warmer ties between the U.S. and the communist country, relations between the world’s top economies have chilled considerably. Tensions remain…
Every Rank in the United States Navy, and How Much They’re Paid
The United States Navy is the largest in the world. Like other branches of the military, it is highly organized by a vast hierarchical structure. Even for military personnel in other branches of the…
Highest-Grossing Movies Directed by Women
Just three weeks after its release, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” had already raked in over $1 billion at the box office, making it not only the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman, but one…
This Is the Best Selling Car in America
U.S. new vehicles sales in July reached nearly 1.3 million, over 15% more than automobile sales in July 2022. Increased inventory levels and the ongoing post-pandemic recovery of fleet businesses such as car rental…
Civil War Firepower: 22 Iconic Guns of the North and South
The Civil War is the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history. It’s estimated that roughly 620,000 soldiers lost their lives over the course of the conflict, and even though roughly half of those fatalities were…
The 25 Nuclear Misunderstandings That Almost Started World War III
Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to threaten to use nuclear weapons as retaliation for any attack from the West. For many, this threat brings back some of the constant state of fear that was…
The 25 Worst American Cities to Drive In
According to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents were the second-leading cause of accidental death in the United States in 2020. The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that nearly 43,000 Americans died from motor vehicle…
From Slate to Smartboards: How School Days Have Evolved Over Time
As summer fades away, young Americans get ready, often reluctantly, to return to school. About 57 million students will attend public and private elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States. In their…
The City in Each State With the Most Gun-Related Crimes
Most guns are held by law-abiding citizens. Still, areas with more guns also often have more gun-related crime. Population size and density are also major factors in the number of gun-related crimes. The bigger…