Cities Where the Most People Commute by Ferry
Ferry ridership in the United States increased a solid 11% over the last several years, from an estimated 119 million passengers in 2015 to 132 million passengers in 2019. While some of America’s most…
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The World’s 30 Cyber Superpowers
Amid the war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, cyber warfare has become one of the more closely watched developments by the international community. Ukrainian military intelligence have claimed Moscow was planning cyberattacks on its…
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Is the Fastest Growing Weapons Manufacturer
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. China State Shipbuilding Corporation, or CSSC, is the world’s fastest-growing military manufacturer, with its defense-related…
The Oldest Rifle Still in Use by the US Military Was Put Into Service 120 Years Ago
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. The M1903 Springfield, a bolt-action rifle, was put into service in 1903. Designed and manufactured…
Countries Where the Most People Are Killed Defending the Environment
As the world comes to the realization of the profound damages human beings are causing to natural environments worldwide, groups across the globe have long been trying to protect the local land and environment.…
States With the Most Pedestrian Deaths Caused by Cars
Fatal car crashes have become more common in recent years, with the number of fatal crashes in 2021 the highest in 16 years. Through the first nine months of 2022, the latest available information,…
27 Countries Facing the Worst Climate Change Catastrophes
Climate change continues to wreak havoc across the world. Several states are reeling from severe spring flooding, and parts of the country are still recovering from last year’s brutal hurricane season. Meanwhile, a study…
24 of the Most Embarrassing Records in Sports History
Every sports fan knows about the most impressive records in history: Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game, Barry Bonds’ 762 home runs, or the 1972 Miami Dolphins winning all 17 of their games to become the…
22 of the Most Popular Board Games in the US and the History Behind Them
Whether stuck at home for a weekend, 10 days, or indefinitely, board games are an easy way to add some fun to a person’s days. There’s a wide range of board games available —…
The Standard Issue Police Sidearm in America’s 10 Largest Cities
Tasked with conducting traffic stops, patrolling high-crime areas, and arresting suspects, police face a high level of risk every time they go to work. And those risks appear to be on the rise. FBI…
Where People Pay the Most in State Taxes as a Percentage of Their Income, Every State Ranked
As the sayings go, taxes are one of the few certainties in life, and the annual ritual of filling them with the IRS is not one that many people look forward to. The average…
Famous Assassination Attempts on the British Royal Family
After Queen Elizabeth II died in September, the crown was peacefully passed to her son, King Charles II (though technically he won’t be crowned until May 6). Because of the smooth transition, it’s easy…
Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 1990s
Some 47.5% of all recording artists who hit the Billboard charts for the first time between 1955 and 2005 never charted again, according to a University of Colorado Denver analysis. That means that the…
The 30 Most Miserable Countries in the World
Lebanon is facing a crippling economic crisis that has caused a shocking jump in poverty and food insecurity in recent years. Plummeting economic activity, roiling political instability, and skyrocketing inflation following decades of governmental…
The World’s 11 Largest Warships
By most accounts, the United States has had the largest and most powerful navy in the world since World War II. But based on at least one metric, that is no longer the case.…