Hardest Working Comedians of All Time
Many comics hone their craft doing stand-up comedy in clubs. For some, this is the extent of their careers as comedians, but for others this is just the launching pad to a successful career…
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Why We Need Leap Day and Other Surprising Facts About Feb. 29
Most people know that a leap year is every four years and that it has something to do with the Earth circling the sun. But many may not be aware of the purpose of…
Celebrate Mardi Gras at These New Orleans-Style Restaurants Around America
America’s most famous carnival, Mardi Gras, will be celebrated on Feb. 25 this year. The occasion, whose name is French for “fat Tuesday,” began as a last-gasp bacchanal before the temporary fasting and other…
Driest Places on Earth
From the frigid terrains of Antarctica to the scorching deserts of Africa to the often drought-stricken regions of North and South America, areas that get little to no rainfall tend to have harsh environments.…
America’s 50 Best Cities to Live
Local governments bear some degree of responsibility for neighborhood safety, economic vitality, the presence and condition of public spaces, and a wide range of other amenities and services that affect the daily lives of…
America’s 50 Worst Cities to Live
For most of us, where we live is determined by only a few factors, including our proximity to family and friends, career demands, and where we have history. While some of these less objective…
Rainiest Places On Earth
About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, making it an especially wet planet. In addition to the oceans, rivers, and lakes, water exists in the air in the form of water…
25 Famous People Born on Leap Day
The chances of being born on leap day, Feb. 29, the day that is added in a leap year, are remote — one in about 1,500. It is estimated that there are 187,000 leapers,…
The 25 Most Dangerous Things Around Earth Right Now
Space is enormous beyond imagination, but just as human-generated trash fouls the seemingly boundless vastness of our oceans, litter from human space exploration is contaminating our tiny corner of the cosmos. While naturally occurring…
The Hardest College to Get Into in Every State
The majority of colleges and universities in the U.S. admit most of the students who apply each year. There are many institutions, however, that are highly selective, admitting only a small share of those…
Most Successful #1 Overall Draft Picks in Sports History
In pro sports, the franchise picking first in a draft is almost always one of the worst in the league, in dire need of a superstar to turn the team around. Expectations are always…
25 Leap Days That Made the News
Every four years we add an extra day to February called leap day to keep our calendar aligned with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun. It takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and…
The Worst Statistic About Your State
Each of the 50 states is a product of its own unique history, laws, culture, and geography. Indeed, no two states are exactly alike, and many of the attributes that make each state unique…
The Best (And Worst) States for Older Americans, Ranked
The retirement-age population in the United States is projected to nearly double between 2018 and 2060. For many Americans entering their golden years, living somewhere that is warm — or perhaps closer to family…
States Where Americans Are Paying the Most Taxes
With Tax Day — April 15, 2020 — drawing ever closer, Americans from all corners of the country will be completing and submitting their 1040 forms to the Internal Revenue Service in the coming…