Top 25 Countries Where Women Outnumber Men
Overall, there are slightly more men than women in the world. The ratio was skewed in favor of men for the first time around 1960. There are now 101.7 men for every 100 women,…
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Countries Accepting The Most Refugees (And Where They’re Coming From)
The worldwide refugee crisis has worsened over the last five years. As of the end of 2018, there was a “total population of concern” of 74.8 million people, comprising refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced…
Safest Cities in the World
The world is becoming more urbanized. Already, 55% the population lives in cities, and the UN projects the share will rise to 68% by 2050. As the global population continues to concentrate in metropolitan…
America’s Best and Worst New Cars
Once again this year Korean car brands ranked the highest in terms of quality, according to the J.D. Power 2019 Initial Quality Study. The study also found that the gap in quality between these…
The 50 Most Densely Populated Cities in the World
Americans living in big cities like New York or Los Angeles are familiar with the stress of overcrowded streets and sidewalks and the lack of parking. It’s nearly impossible to find a spot to…
The 30 Least Densely Populated Countries in the World
There are 57.5 million square miles of land on Earth, yet 95% of the planet’s human population inhabits only 10% of that land, according to the World Bank’s 2009 World Development Report. To identify…
Worst Earthquakes of All Time
After multiple shocks in southern California during the 4th of July weekend in 2019, 24/7 Wall St. has ranked the worst and deadliest quakes of all-time.
Where You’ll Pay the Most in Electric Bills
Many Americans dread having to pay their electricity bills, especially in the summer. Keeping the lights on, phones charged, and air conditioning running is an expensive but necessary cost. In most states, people pay…
Most Popular Video Games of All Time
Video games are a technology-based form of entertainment that have evolved drastically throughout their short history. Compared with popular, modern titles such as “God of War” and “Red Dead Redemption 2,” the plodding simplicity…
The States With the Best and Worst Economies
While the U.S. economy is flourishing in the wake of the Great Recession, not all parts of the country are benefiting equally from the economic recovery. Economic growth is driven by several factors, including…
Companies With the Biggest Corporate Debt
As the U.S. economy continues to expand in the wake of the Great Recession, many companies are taking advantage of low interest rates and cheap credit and are increasing their borrowing levels. Corporate debt…
Summer Getaways We’re Losing to Climate Change
When people think of vacations, many picture warm waters and white sandy beaches. Some think of hiking through beautiful forests. Others prefer to spend their time off seeing preserved artifacts and wonders created by…
What Your State Spends on You
The core question in American politics, underlying all facets of public policy debate, is the proper size and function of government. The range of opinions on the matter is evidenced not only in our…
The States Where It’s Best (and Worst) to Be a Teacher
A career in teaching means having an impact on the next generation — providing young people with the tools to succeed as members of society and engaging students in learning every day. More than…
Cities With the Biggest Fourth of July Celebrations
Celebrating the birth of our nation is one of America’s favorite holiday. It’s truly a family holiday, with picnics, barbeques, outdoor games, fireworks, and reunions with friends and relatives. It also represents the commencement…