The Fastest NFL Players of the Century
Ahead of the football season, fans are excitedly looking over the capabilities of the players and hoping that their team have players that can make a positive impact. One of the most important traits…
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America’s Least Popular Governors
As the 2022 midterm elections approach, many eyes are on the upcoming U.S. gubernatorial elections. Thirty-six states will elect their governor in November, including the 10 most populous states where more than half of…
The 30 Largest Militaries in the World
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began in late February, is approaching the half-year mark. It was a conflict that many experts expected to be over in a matter of weeks, if not days.…
Best Candies You’ll Remember From the ’90s
From the Beanie Baby craze, to Goosebumps books to Tamagotchi digital pets and the emergence of the Boy Band, the 1990s saw the rise of many unforgettable fads in popular culture. (These, by the…
Every Plane in Japan’s Air Force
The Chinese military exercises that encircled Taiwan in August — a response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taipei — took place just 70 miles from Japanese territory. During those four…
The Best Dog Movies of All Time
There is no love quite like that which both men and women (and children) have for “man’s best friend,” and there is quite possibly no film genre as emotionally triggering as the dog movie…
Leading Causes of Death for Americans in 1900
In July, the first U.S. case of polio emerged after nearly a decade. This month, President Biden declared Monkeypox a national emergency. COVID-19 continues to make headlines as hospitalization numbers increase and additional variants…
The Greatest Jazz Musicians of the 20th Century
Miles Davis. Charlie Parker. Dizzy Gillespie. Many of the greatest jazz musicians are household names, larger than life – men who left an indelible mark on American music and the culture at large. Jazz…
The Price of Gas Every Year Since 1990
Gas prices across the nation reached levels unheard of in recent years, and they have become a topic of contention. Only a year ago, gas prices were just above the $2 per gallon mark,…
35 Best Vegan Restaurants in America
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a full-on vegan revolution going on. “Plant-based” is a buzzword that just about every food brand has picked up on, meatless “meat” from companies like Beyond Meat and…
Countries Where the Most People Have Died In Natural Disasters
Over the past decade, natural disasters have killed an average of approximately 45,000 people each year, according to Our World in Data. The organization, which tracks earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, drought, wildfires, storms, and…
65 Jobs With Six Figure Salaries
While there are a number of factors that contribute to job satisfaction, there may be nothing more important than compensation. A high salary is important for workers to feel that they are valued at…
The Price of This Household Item Is Plunging
Inflation eased in July, rising 8.5% compared to the same month last year, based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July consumer price index report. That was slightly less than the CPI increase in…
Favorite Fast Food Restaurants in 30 U.S. Cities
Love it or hate it, fast food is everywhere. From cheeseburgers to chicken nuggets to burritos and back to cheeseburgers, the American landscape is dotted with quick, cheap, mass-produced meals. But not every major…
The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring
Inflation “eased,” news headlines declared following the July consumer price index report. But that may not yet be evident to most Americans. Compared to July of last year, prices rose 8.5%, a slower pace…