Best Movies to Stream on HBO Max This Month
Between its ever-emerging slate of new content and its vast existing library, HBO Max continues to deliver some of the best in streaming entertainment. The month of April is no exception, and it comes…
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Countries With the Worst Air Pollution in the World
The air we breathe contains all kinds of tiny solid or liquid aerosols that can irritate the respiratory system (think tree pollen, wind-swept dust, and even viruses), but the greatest global airborne health risk…
The Best Episodes of ‘The Big Bang Theory’
“The Big Bang Theory” ran for 12 seasons on CBS, starting in 2007 as just another major network comedy and rising to become one of the most popular sitcoms in television history. The show…
Countries With the Most Leaked Passwords
What is something the United States and Russian have in common? They rank among the countries with the most leaked passwords, meaning their internet users are at high risk of having their accounts compromised…
These Are the Cities With the Most COVID-19 Cases
The U.S. reported over 201,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending April 10, bringing the total count to more than 79.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than…
How the Fall in U.S. Life Expectancy Compares to Other Wealthy Nations
Life expectancy in America has continued its downward slide. Life expectancy at birth in 2019 was 78.86 years; it dipped to 76.99 years in 2020, then went down again to 76.60 years for 2021.…
States With the Highest Sales Tax
In addition to income and property taxes, Americans also pay state and local sales taxes. Sales taxes account for a large share of the levies that Americans pay each year. To determine the states…
Worst Movies to Stream on Amazon Prime This Month
Choosing a movie to watch is always a roll of the dice. Sometimes you can anticipate the quality of a given film, but until you see it firsthand, you never know what your reaction…
Metro Areas Where Families Pay the Most for Housing
U.S. home sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic – hitting a 15-year high of 6.1 million in 2021. The spike in demand, coupled with declining inventory, have put upward pressure on housing prices. Renters…
The Tallest Building in Every State
For more than four decades, from 1931 until 1972, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world. Standing at 1,454-foot, including the antenna, it was the first building in history with…
Counties Where Families Need to Budget the Most for Taxes in Every State
Tax time is upon us, eliciting exasperation and anxiety among taxpayers. As much as people detest paying taxes, they are needed so that governments can fund necessary services. Among the many services and public…
Best Movies to Stream on Amazon Prime This Month
There’s nothing quite like a good movie. Grabbing some popcorn, pouring a drink, and sitting down with the lights turned low can make for an immersive, theatrical experience at any time of day. And…
US Towns Where the Motor Vehicle Theft Rate Is Soaring
Motor vehicle theft, one of the most serious offenses tracked by the FBI, is on the rise in the United States. There were a total of 810,400 motor vehicle thefts nationwide in 2020, up…
Best States for Camping
Considering the diversity of natural landscapes in the United States, the possibilities for taking a weekend trip into nature are endless. From seaside cliffs to remote mountain meadows, each state has its own unique…
This Is the Lowest Paid CEO in America
The chief executive officers of America’s largest companies have enjoyed pay raises most years for decades. That was interrupted at some public corporations, as the COVID-19 pandemic caused some of them to agree to…