Countries With the Largest Militaries
In what could prove to be the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II, Russia has launched what has been described as a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine. Though Western governments,…
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This Is How Many People Have Died From COVID-19 in Each State
Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 966,570 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Adjusting for…
States With the Highest Unemployment Last Month
The U.S. job market continues to show signs of steady improvement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 31 states reported a statistically significant reduction in unemployment in February 2022, and no states reported…
Happiest Countries in the World
The Declaration of Independence triumphantly declares the “pursuit of happiness” as an inalienable right. But what does happiness mean to a larger community, beyond an individual’s own feeling of joy, satisfaction, or contentment? Economists…
This Company Has the Most Profits Per Employee
Companies with high profits and revenue per employee are presumed to be the most successful. Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, are such companies. These tech companies are among the largest in…
US Metro Areas Where Property Crime is Falling
The U.S. property crime rate fell for the 19th consecutive year in 2020 – a bright spot in an otherwise bleak year defined largely by the COVID-19 pandemic and a historic surge in deadly…
Who Won the Oscar For Best Director Every Year Since the Oscars Began
While actors and actresses are a movie’s most visible talent, it is the director who often has the most control over the finished project. Directors control the vision, tone, and, of course, direction of…
The Best Bed and Breakfast in Every State
Americans are traveling and taking vacations again as the country continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are happy not to stray too far from home, making road trips instead of heading…
10 Most Stolen Cars In America
Auto thefts spiked in 2020. The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported that a preliminary analysis found there were over 873,000 cars stolen throughout the year. This represents a significant increase from the year before,…
Metro Areas Where the Murder Rate Is Falling
The United States recorded a historic surge in homicides in 2020. According to the FBI, there were 21,570 murders nationwide in 2020, a 29% increase from 2019 – the largest single-year increase ever reported…
36 Nations With No Standing Military
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that many experts expected to be over in days, has now stretched on for months. The reason many pundits expected such a short conflict is the relative…
This Is the City Where People Have the Highest Energy Bills
The cost of energy around most of the world has started to soar. This is partly due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which has led some nations to boycott Russian oil, triggering a shortage…
The Most Common Tax Mistakes People Make
The IRS audits around 300,000 filings each year, but double-checking your filing and avoiding some simple mistakes could help ensure that your return does not land on the dreaded audit list. To determine the…
32 Sports Stars With Their Own Alcohol Brands
Celebrities in the entertainment world have associated themselves with alcoholic beverages pretty much since the advent of mass media. Athletes have as well, mostly as pitchmen (or -women) for beer. With the increasing popularity…
States with Little or No Protections to LGBTQ People
Progress has been made to improve the civil rights of LGBTQ Americans in recent years, most notably in 14 states including Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado as well as at the federal level. A landmark…