Americans Have No Idea How Many Calories Are Actually in Their Fast Food
We all know that eating a lot of fast food is bad for our health. That doesn’t stop almost 40% of us from doing just that every day, according to the Centers for Disease…
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The 50 Best Private High Schools In America
Summer vacation has only just begun for most American schools, which means a break for many parents and kids. But for some, this is a time of preparation for applications for private high school.…
The Best Cities to Live in, If You Are a Runner
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise among Americans. It can help reduce stress and improve both physical and mental health. While many people opt to run on a treadmill, about…
The Most Outrageous Car Collections in the World
Car collecting is one of those hobbies that really can only be undertaken in earnest by the wildly rich. People of most financial means can take up baseball cards or bottlecaps, but putting together…
States With the Most Expensive Car Insurance
The average American driver will pay $1,682 for full-coverage auto insurance in 2023, according to a recent study from an insurance data company. However, the same study found that the cost of car insurance…
States With the Worst Housing Shortages for Low Income Americans
If you are a renter in the United States, finding an affordable and available roof to live under is a real and persistent issue — and it is more of an issue for low-income…
Iconic Gadgets That Have Shaped Our Lives Since the 1950s
America’s tech industry has been thriving for decades. Driven by a desire for convenience, people have created some amazing gadgets that have changed everyday life. Some of the products that were once a mainstay…
Study: Our DNA Influences How Much We Drink
“Alcohol consumption is a heritable complex trait,” according to a paper published in the journal Nature Human Behavior in 2019. In other words, how much we drink is in our genes. The paper reports the…
The Deadliest Battles in US History
Since the founding of our nation – itself forged in warfare against our British colonial masters – American armed forces have fought countless battles on home ground and around the world. In many of…
25 Lesser-Known Facts About Non-Alcoholic Beer
The global non-alcoholic beer market is expected to grow in the next decade. Consumers almost everywhere – in the U.S., Europe, South America, Asia – are switching to alcohol-free options for reasons of health…
Before and After Pictures of Devastating Wildfires Around the World
There’s always been fire in the world — ignited by lightning strikes, heat, or even lava flow. Human beings first learned how to control this mighty force of nature — how to start and…
30 Famous People Who Died in Transit
Throughout history, there have been many instances where renowned individuals have met their untimely demise while in transit, whether in the skies or on the road. These incidents serve as reminders that mortality knows…
Owning a Ford F-150: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
This summer has seen an epidemic of Ford-150s being stolen off dealership lots. The culprit or reason hasn’t been determined, although investigators suspect an inside job. Whatever the reason, there is no doubt that…
18 States Where Gun Sales Are Still Soaring
A recent report estimated that Americans bought close to 60 million guns during the pandemic. In the three years beginning in 2020, at least 30 million gun-related background checks were conducted in the United…
6 Weapons Manufacturers Powering the Russian War Machine
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu recently announced plans to increase the country’s defense spending by 50% in 2023. Even before the war began in February 2022, the military…