Legendary Kings Who Died In Battle
Modern heads of state don’t lead troops into battle, but there have been long periods in human history when kings, emperors, tsars, or sultans would be at or very near the battlefront, often risking…
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The World’s Supersonic Warplanes
The first aircraft to achieve supersonic flight was the US military’s rocket-powered research plane the Bell X-1, which reached speeds of nearly 1,000 mph in 1947. Since then, supersonic flight has become common in…
The Most Popular Movie Directors in America
Most cinephiles have a favorite film director and could debate endlessly in support of their top pick. With the diversity of film styles and genres produced through the ages, dozens of directors have been…
The Biggest Food Price Increases in America’s Largest Cities
Inflation peaked in June 2022, though it remains at decades-high levels partly because the cost of food has yet to follow suit. Still, food inflation actually eased somewhat in February, with prices for food…
The M4 Is the Most-Produced Tank in US Military History
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The M4 Sherman was the most produced tank in U.S. military history, according to Military…
New York State Suffered More Fatalities During the Civil War Than Any Other State
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. New York state suffered more fatalities during the Civil War than any other state. According…
How China’s Largest Weapons Manufacturer Compares to US Arms Corps.
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. China North Industries Group Corporation Limited, also known as NORINCO, is one of the largest…
This Small Town in Louisiana Has the Lowest Median Income in America
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. Urania, Louisiana, is the poorest town in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020…
Alarming Outbreaks Currently Ongoing in the US
According to a recent study by researchers at Princeton University published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in August 2021, extreme pandemics like COVID-19 will become more common and more intense…
What ‘Metal Storm,’ the Fastest Firing Machine Gun in the World, Is Capable Of
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. Metal Storm is a machine gun that can fire 1,000,000 rounds per minute or perhaps…
Best Place to Get a Burrito in Every State, According to Yelp
Burritos are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. Although they are a relatively recent invention that likely emerged in Northern Mexico in the 19th century, their exact origins are up for debate. According to one…
The Worst Action Movie by Hollywood’s Biggest Action Stars
With its reliance on spectacle over substance, the action genre churns out more sub-standard fare than most counterparts. It’s then no surprise that the majority of action stars have at least a few stinkers…
Saudi Arabia Is the Biggest Consumer of US Military Arms Exports
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The United States is the world’s largest arms exporter accounting for 40% of the global…
The Top 30 Taco Spots in America, According to Yelp
Opinions abound on what makes the perfect taco. Perhaps it’s a homemade corn tortilla, tender fire-roasted meat, or a generous dousing of salsa verde. For some, cheese is out of the question, while for…
This Is the Most Dangerous Job in America
This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The logging industry workers known as fallers have the most dangerous job in America, with…