States Where Gun Sales are Decreasing the Most
President Joe Biden signed on Tuesday a new executive order intended to increase the likelihood a background check is conducted before the sale of guns in the United States. Though many polls show that…
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Most Popular Dog Breeds in America
In a shocking turn of events in the world of dog owners and lovers, the French bulldog, or “Frenchie,” has ended the Labrador retriever’s 31-year reign as America’s favorite dog. That’s according to the…
27 Household Items That Are Actually Getting Cheaper Since Last Year
Inflation has started to ease, very slightly. However, the most recent consumer price index, for February, still posted an increase well above the 2% pace the Federal Reserve has set as its goal. For…
‘Schindler’s List’ Is the Best War Movie Ever Made, According to IMDb
War movies have been a movie staple since the days of silent movies. Hugely successful, “The Birth of a Nation” (1915) was primarily about the Civil War and the founding of the KKK. There…
24 Assassinations That Changed the Course of History
With very few exceptions, the act of assassination is political. Whether the executioner is acting alone or on behalf of a larger organization or country, the intended result is ending the target’s ideas, striking…
Best Independent Coffee Shops in America
There’s no shortage of great coffee shops in America. There are probably at least a couple in your neighborhood that you consider indispensable when it comes time for your caffeine fix. But some coffee…
21 Household Items With Soaring Prices Since Last Year
Inflation has started to ease, very slightly. However, the most recent consumer price index, for February, still posted an increase well above the 2% pace the Federal Reserve has set as its goal. For…
The Best Movies Set in Ireland
Ireland is rich in character and history alike and so too are many of the films that take place there. The most recent examples are Colm Bairéad’s “The Quiet Girl,” about a 9-year-old girl…
20 Irish Foods Explained Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
Like most countries around the world, America is full of Irish pubs, and in addition to beer and whiskey and the like, they tend to serve what most of us think of as Irish…
Industries Laying Off the Most Workers
Even though the February U.S. employment report was stronger than expected – a gain of 311,000 jobs – the unemployment rate rose to a higher-than-forecast 3.6%, as the first part of the new year…
This Is the Best #2 Song Ever Released in America
The most successful music artists and bands generally measure their prowess by two yardsticks. The first is the total albums sold in their careers. The other is the count of No.1 hits they have…
States With the Highest Diabetes Rates
Diabetes, a potentially fatal condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy, has become a major health issue in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about…
The Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in America
Time was when St. Patrick’s Day parades held in U.S. cities were events in which Americans of Irish ancestry flexed their Celtic pride and celebrated their place in the American experience. That still happens,…
Most Obese States in America
Obesity is an epidemic in the U.S. The condition has even been described as a leading cause of preventable death in the country because certain obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease and some cancers…
32 of the Worst Dirty Cops in Entertainment
Over the course of cinema history, screenwriters, producers, and directors have seeded and sprouted subgenres as they root for original ways to tell stories. One example of this evolution was the supplanting of traditional…