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Counties Where the Fewest Veterans Live

There are over 17.8 million military veterans living in the United States. These men and women, who have sacrificed more for their country than most lifelong civilians ever will, reside in cities and towns…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

Popular TV Series That the Critics Hated

Whether or not a TV series is good is a matter of opinion. With an ever-growing library of options, television critics and viewers alike often have very different takes on what makes a likable…

Grant Suneson · 4 years ago

The World’s Fastest Supersonic Weapons

Russia announced its first use of a new hypersonic missile in March after it destroyed an underground arms depot in the western Ukrainian village of Deliatyn.  Moscow claims the Kinzhal (Kh-47M2) can travel faster…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Big Cities With the Worst Foreclosure Rates This Year

Low mortgage interest rates, pandemic-related stimulus checks, and an increased demand for work-at-home space in the suburbs have supported a boom in housing demand over the past couple of years. (Check the mortgage rate…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Cities With the Most Expensive Homes

Fueled in part by low interest rates and an influx of pandemic relief funds, demand for housing surged in the United States over the last two years. Inventory could not keep pace, as new…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

The Best Original Songs from Disney Movies

Even though Disney has vastly expanded its cinematic repertoire over the last two decades, the company is still closely associated with creating animated musical movies aimed at children (though they also often gain a…

Hristina Byrnes · 4 years ago

The Fastest Ammunition on the Market

With about 120 firearms for every 100 residents, the United States has – by a very long shot, as it were – the most heavily armed civilian population on the planet. And that means…

247patrick · 4 years ago

How to Decide Between an Annuity or a 401(k)

Looking to supplement your Social Security payments after you retire? A 401(k) or an annuity can provide you with the funds you need to live, with no financial worries in your golden years. But…

247patrick · 4 years ago

States Where the Most People Don’t Have Internet Access

There has been a longstanding digital divide in the United States, and its implications are only growing more profound with each passing year. As the world becomes increasingly digitized, many Americans without a reliable…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

How to Gradually Build Wealth Using Passive Investing

If you have money to invest and you’d like to see it grow, there are several investment strategies you can use, including a passive investing strategy. This strategy involves putting money into an investment…

247patrick · 4 years ago

The Most Dangerous Diseases You Can Get on Earth

Humans have been fighting disease since long before our genus evolved into Homo sapiens. The most recent example is COVID-19. Though the latest variant of the virus that causes the disease is very contagious,…

Hristina Byrnes · 4 years ago

23 Famous Cases Of Wrongful Imprisonment in America

As of June 2021, a total of 2,795 American exonerees have lost a collective 25,004 years of life to wrongful incarceration, according to the National Registry of Exonerations. This of course doesn’t count people…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Best Restaurants in the World Right Now

The most memorable dining experiences might start with warm service and inviting ambiance, but the defining element may always be exquisite food, served beautifully. The best kitchens must balance not only flavor, but also…

247patrick · 4 years ago

The County With the Oldest Population in Every State

The U.S. population is older now than it has been since record keeping began. The median age in the United States is 38.2 years, up from 36.9 years a decade ago, and from less…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

Where the Fewest People Rent Their Homes in Every State

For the first time in the nation’s history, median monthly rents in the United States crossed the $2,000 mark. According to a report from real estate listing site Redfin, the median rent on all…

Mike Sauter · 4 years ago