The Deadliest Snake in the World
There are approximately 3,000 species of snakes in the world, according to National Geographic. Of these, about 600 are venomous, and 200 of them are a threat to human safety, with bites that can…
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American Credit Card Debt Every Year Since 1986
The American consumer’s mantra for ages has been to “Charge it!” Purchasing with plastic keeps the flow of goods and services moving, and the economy humming. But in the past four decades, Americans have…
17 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Actually Ruining Your Diet
Losing weight is a very common goal year-round. And while eating healthier foods, avoiding junk and fatty foods, and being more physically active sounds simple, the reality is much more complex. It’s frustrating when…
West Virginia Is the Most Obese State in America
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. West Virginia is the most obese state in America, according to the Centers for Disease…
This State Sent the Most Troops to Fight in the Civil War
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The American Civil War began in 1861, pitting the Union against the Confederacy, which consisted…
The Places on Earth Most at Risk for Record Heat Waves
By now, most people seem aware that global warming is happening and that human emissions are largely to blame for climate change, including the more frequent and extreme weather events. One recent study looked…
The 50 Best Movies Available on Netflix
Every month, as Netflix retires films and series that have entertained viewers for months or even years, the streaming service makes room for exciting new content. While April saw the last of several great…
COVID-19 Final Count: States With the Most Deaths Per Capita
The federal government officially ended the COVID-19 public health emergency on Thursday, May 11, more than three years after the outbreak caused massive disruption in the U.S. Various pandemic-related rules and waivers will come…
This Was the Largest Army of the Civil War
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The Union’s Army of the Potomac was the largest army of the Civil War, with…
The Most Popular Director in the US Is Steven Spielberg
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. According to an online survey of more than 1,200 respondents conducted by YouGov, an international…
America’s Deadliest Cars to Drive
According to figures just published by the The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 42,939 Americans died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. That figure is just shy of last year’s 42,939, which was…
29 Fashion Trends Only 90s Kids Will Remember
The ’90s were, in a way, a golden era for fashion. Various slip dresses, jeans, and grunge styles reigned supreme. Looking back on what these actually looked like — through the prism of 2021…
The Best Movies to Stream on HBO Max Right Now
This month, Warner Bros. Discovery is rebranding its streaming service, HBO Max, to simply Max – a move which has left some observers scratching their heads, considering the presumed value of the HBO name.…
Gun Sales Are Plummeting in These 20 States
The surge in gun sales during the pandemic has waned in 2022. Unadjusted firearm background checks – a rough proxy of gun sales – surged from 28.4 million in 2019 to 39.7 million in…
The 18 Worst US Weather Disasters of the Past Year
From hurricanes to wildfires to hail, the United States experienced another above-average year of catastrophic weather events last year. In fact, eighteen weather disasters inflicted losses exceeding $1 billion, one of which topped $100…