America’s 10 Biggest Gun Makers
A recent Gallup poll showed that 46% of Americans have a gun somewhere in their home, and 33% personally own a firearm. The prevalence of firearms in the United States is not a recent…
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These 19 Executives Pay Themselves More Than $150 Million a Year
Company CEOs have always earned incomes much higher than the average salaries of their employees. It makes sense, after all, that ship captains who have distinguished themselves and climbed the ranks are rewarded more…
The Most Common Nightmares Among Americans
Nightmares – terrifying or unsettling dreams, occurring most frequently during deep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep – are more common among children than adults, but according to WebMD, 50% of adults report having them…
Hospitals Bringing in the Most Revenue
U.S. hospitals are struggling with staff shortages and rising costs. The Department of Health and Human Services reported that up to 22% of hospitals across the country suffered staffing shortages last year, with five…
The Labor Laws Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know About
The statutory rights and protections of workers in the United States have evolved considerably over the country’s history. From child labor restrictions to a federally mandated minimum wage, many of these laws that we…
This Was the First, Effective Automatic Infantry Rifle Used by the US Military
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The Browning Automatic Rifle, or BAR, was introduced as a fully automatic infantry rifle at…
America’s Top 10 Shotgun Companies
The shotgun is among the most popular and versatile firearm types on the market today. Descended from “fowling pieces” in 16th century Europe, the modern shotgun is a smoothbore long gun that can typically…
Best R-Rated Sci-Fi Movies of All Time
Sci-fi films often concern themselves with advanced technologies and their effects on society. Artificial intelligence, time travel, and mass surveillance are just a few of the themes explored in the best sci-fi movies –…
Vermont Has the Highest Effective Tax Rate of Any State
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. Vermont has the highest effective tax rate of any state, according to the Tax Foundation,…
Iconic Guns Used by Hollywood’s Most Famous Spies
Spies have been a movie staple for almost a century. Though there may have been references to espionage in earlier movies, the first spy film ever made was probably ”Mata Hari,” a 1931 hit…
This Is America’s Largest Military Base
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia is the largest military base in the United States by…
Healthy Versions of Old-School Junk-Food Snacks You Want to Try
Americans love to snack. The market research firm NPD reported that we consumed nearly 386 billion ready-to-eat individual snack foods in 2018. While healthier snacks are trending, NPD notes that “indulgent snack foods are…
25 American Cities Where Police Are Funded Better Than Health and Social Services
Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in summer 2020 and subsequent protests in the U.S. and around the world, a growing number of activists have called on governments to…
19 Healthy Alternatives to Popular Barbecue Foods
Summer will be here soon and with it most likely the barbecue season. Many people may be tired of the traditional hamburgers and hot dogs that are barbecue staples – after all, you get…
The Size of a Home the Year You Were Born
The history of the U.S. housing market has been marked by periods of rampant building and of lulls, even as the population has expanded relatively steadily. Even with this recent increase, new home construction…