50 Most Powerful Leaders of All Time
The President of the United States is often called the most powerful person in the world. This rings true, given the size of the U.S. military and the scope of its ideological and economic…
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Most Common Last Names in Every State
“What’s in a name?” asks Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet.” Actually a name can reveal a lot. Some are patronyms, reflecting the identity of your father or ancestors, or references to a clan or…
20 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Restaurants For Good
Restaurants — both chain operations and individual establishments — change all the time, evolving, modernizing, pivoting in response to the introduction of new culinary products or cooking techniques, improved technology, and of course changing…
The American City With the Most Foreclosures
The U.S. is in the midst of a housing boom, with the median home price increasing by more than 16%, from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021. Prices rose…
The Highest-Grossing Movies in the Marvel Universe
Marvel seems to be the gift that keeps on giving for movie makers and audiences alike. There’s even a collective term for the gift — the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) — that describes superhero…
States Where the Most People Are Vaccinated
The Biden Administration announced a target goal fully vaccinating 160 million American adults by July 4. Whether or not the timeline is achievable remains to be seen. Currently, 150,424,675 people have been fully vaccinated,…
States Where the Most People Are Vaccinated
The Biden Administration announced a target goal fully vaccinating 160 million American adults by July 4. Whether or not the timeline is achievable remains to be seen. Currently, 150,424,675 people have been fully vaccinated,…
Americas Fastest Shrinking Beer Brands, and the 7 That Are Still Growing
Alcohol sales outside of bars and restaurants surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the increase was driven largely by hard liquor, total sales of beer and flavored alcoholic beverages such as hard seltzer, also…
Americans are Happiest with the Customer Service from These Companies
We’ve all experienced it. You call customer service only to spend 40 minutes on the phone plodding through a cascade of robotic messages instructing you to press this or that number, often interrupted by…
Top Musical Collaborations That Hit No. 1
When great artists collaborate to make music the results can be amazing, especially when the artists come from different genres, and such collaborations are becoming more popular than ever. (These are the most iconic…
These New Cars Are Most Likely to Break Down
There are many important matters to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is a car’s reliability — or how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some…
Most Binge-Worthy Series You Can Stream Right Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways, among other things keeping many people homebound for months. Fortunately, we’ve had great at-home entertainment options thanks to a plethora of streaming services. Binge-watching…
50 Best Cities for Urban Gardening
Gardening has always been a popular activity, and it became even more popular during the pandemic, both as an activity homebound families could share and as a way to prepare for anticipated food shortages. …
20 Groceries Driving Up Your Food Bill the Most During the Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its second year, Americans are still feeling the effects the pandemic has had on all aspects of life. In addition to the health risks, the virus has in…
The 25 Worst Movie Sequels of All Time
Movie sequels and prequels are becoming more common than ever. At their best, sequels are a win for both the studios that produce them and the audiences who get to enjoy yet another installment…