How Many Penguins Are in Existence?
With all the talk about climate change and how it’s slowly killing wildlife, have you ever wondered how many penguins are left in the world? They are mostly known for being the best-dressed animals…
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50 Worst Movies Based on True Events
When filmmakers say a movie is based on true events, they are trying to give the motion picture a stamp of legitimacy. For the most part, moviegoers understand that they are going to see…
Destinations Where Tourists Outnumber Locals
Most people don’t like it when their favorite vacation spot suddenly “gets discovered” and overnight turns into just another crowded beach. Perhaps even more distressing is when that spot is actually in their own…
20 Places Hit Hardest by This Spring’s Record Flooding
It’s been a wet spring, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts it’s going to get even wetter. According to NOAA’s U.S. Spring Outlook issued last month, nearly two-thirds of the lower 48…
Each League’s MVP the Year You Were Born
The Most Valuable Player award is perhaps the most prestigious honor in team sports. While the ultimate goal is to win a championship as a team, individual players can distinguish themselves with a high…
Cities With the Worst Diets
Americans have a global reputation for unhealthy eating habits that have led to a national obesity rate of nearly 40%. The situation seems to only be getting worse. Healthy eating was at its lowest…
Most of America’s Mass Shootings Have Happened Since Columbine: Here Are the Deadliest
On April 20, 1999, people across the country and the world were shocked by the news that two gunmen had opened fire in Columbine High School in Colorado, killing 15 and injuring two dozen…
The Worst Jobs in America
An employee’s job satisfaction largely depends on their particular employer. But in some careers, dangerous tasks, high levels of stress, and public scrutiny are all commonplace and can take a toll on employee satisfaction,…
Highest Paid Military Jobs
The U.S. military is a highly organized system. With over 1.3 million active duty personnel stationed at bases across the country and around the world, the American military’s efficiency hinges on a strict chain…
19 Genius Inventions That Can Stop Us from Using So Much Plastic
Plastic was considered one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Available from the early 1900s, plastic was an absolute hit by the 1960s. It’s hard to imagine what the modern world would…
Most Popular Beyoncé Albums
Beyoncé fans have been looking forward to the release of “Homecoming,” the singer’s new concert film unleashed on Netflix this Wednesday. What fans weren’t expecting was the release of a brand new, 40-track live…
Where Your Car Is Most Likely to Be Stolen in Every State
Motor vehicle theft in the United States in 2017 remained effectively unchanged from 2016, when the rate increased by nearly 7%. Last year, there were 773,139 motor vehicle thefts across the country, a rate…
Most Popular Flowers in Every State
Winter is over, according to the calendar, and there is one sure sign of a change in the seasons — spring flowers are starting to bloom. More and more flowers blossom as spring progresses,…
Counties Where the American Dream Is Dead
The allure of the American dream is the promise of equal opportunity, which allows a person achieve any goal. This means economic opportunity and mobility to any American, and especially to new generations. While…
50 Most Dangerous Volcanoes in America
While most people do not live in close proximity to an active volcano, those who do must live with the lingering threat of eruption. Volcanic eruptions take place across the globe — including in…