Measures such as gross domestic product, GDP growth, poverty, and income per capita are commonly used to gauge levels of development and prosperity within a given country. On their own, however, these and other…
Over 520,000 people were reported missing in the U.S. in 2021. Luckily, over 485,000 of those cases were resolved within a year. However, around 4,400 unidentified bodies turn up annually – and are likely…
Along with Christmastime, the four-day Thanksgiving weekend is always the busiest travel period of the year, with many people flying home or to some mutually agreed-upon family gathering place. Unfortunately, because winter weather is…
The price of gasoline and oil is an important component in the energy sector of the government’s consumer price index, which measures inflation. Gas prices were the largest contributor to inflation in August, accounting…
Since their inception, aircraft carriers have been integral components of the United States Navy and have only increased in importance and firepower over the years. Their history has been distinct, demonstrating how the Navy…
About one in 10 Americans, or 34.2 million people, live with diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data through 2018. Other findings from the data show that one in three…
For as long as there have been wars, there have been people opposed to war. The ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes put a comic spin on the idea back in 411 B.C. with his “Lysistrata,”…
The global box office is on course to reach an estimated $34.5 billion in 2023, according to film tech company Gower Street Analytics. This represents a 33% increase over 2022, but still falls short…
In 2019, one year before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer than 9 million Americans worked from home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. By 2021, the first full year…
Humans are fascinated by mysteries, whether they’re unsolved crimes, lost treasures, missing persons, vanished civilizations, or strange sounds from outer space. Every year, scientists are able to solve some of these mysteries, yet others…
Precision-Guided Munitions, or PGMs, can place a multi-ton warhead within 10 feet of a target from hundreds of miles away. Defined by the Department of Defense as “ guided weapon intended to destroy a…
In some cases, the connection between a famous parent and their celebrity offspring is clear, especially if they share the same surname or their family tree is well-known. For instance, actor Colin Hanks is…
Home to just 4% of the global population, yet accounting for 25% of total economic output, the United States is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. While not all Americans share in…
Walmart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT | WMT Price Prediction) is the world’s largest retailer, operating retail stores under the formats: Walmart Stores Supercenters Neighborhood Markets Sam’s Club locations in the United States and a…
For most people, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is best known as a producer of founding fathers, various Kennedys, and other politician types. There are, however, a surprising number of famous actors who come from…
