This Is the Best Place To Retire in Your State
Planning for retirement should be a lifelong endeavor that begins the moment you start earning enough income to sock some of it away. The earlier you start the better as compound interest and capital…
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This State Makes the Most Weapons for the US Army
No country on earth has a larger defense industry than the United States. In fiscal 2023, Department of Defense was given a staggering $1.8 trillion budget. Included in that figure is the manufacture and…
The 15 Guns That Won the Old West
In the history and mythology of the American West, the role of firearms is central to the conquest of the frontier and the fulfillment of America’s Manifest Destiny. Told in history books, dime-store novels,…
Government Agencies Wasting the Most Taxpayer Money
The larger the budget, the greater the potential risk for waste, fraud, and abuse. And with $6.27 trillion in spending in fiscal 2022 – nearly double the combined expenditure of the top 10 Fortune…
Kids Try Alcohol Sooner If They Drink Caffeinated Soda
Children who drink caffeinated beverages start drinking alcohol sooner than their peers, according to a study published on Nov. 7 in the Taylor & Francis journal “Substance Use & Misuse.” The study, co-authored by…
The NFL Stadiums Fans Like the Most
The oldest college football stadium in America is Philadelphia’s Franklin Field, built in 1895. The identity of the oldest venue for pro football can be argued: Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, dates…
Meet the 6 Biggest Musicians From Alaska
Alaska is the largest U.S. state in terms of total area. If it was placed over the contiguous U.S., it would touch both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. However, despite its immense size, Alaska…
America’s 15 Aircraft Carrier-Borne Planes and Helicopters
The age of the aircraft carrier began in World War II and has persisted through the modern age. Carriers hosting a multitude of aircraft claim dominance over hundreds of miles of the ocean. While…
The Biggest and Smallest Armies of World War II
Beginning with Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939, and ending with Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allied powers six years later, World War II was the deadliest and most destructive conflict in human…
The Most Heavily-Armed American Tanks of WWII
The M4 Sherman tank was a staple of the Allied Forces in World War II and left an indelible mark on the battlefield to many generations of tanks to come. It was, by far,…
America’s Least Dependable Car Brand
The past few years have been tumultuous ones for automakers. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered severe supply chain issues, hurting sales for months. The big three American automakers just resolved a nearly two month strike,…
The Worst Movies That Made the Most Money
When it comes to popular culture, there’s often a huge gap between the opinions of the critics and the general public. “Beach read” romance or crime novels seldom win plaudits from The New York…
The Most Popular Sports Docuseries of All time
Celebrity English footballer – i.e., soccer player – David Beckham is the subject of a hit Netflix documentary series called (what else?) “Beckham,” which focuses not only on his professional career as a midfielder…
The Institutions Americans Have Lost the Most Faith In
Public confidence in American institutions is plummeting. Across both the public and private sectors – from banks and big business to public schools and the military – Americans are less likely to trust the…
The 12 Things I Would Never Buy At Costco
Costco has a bit of a cult following nowadays. If you shop at Costco, you tell people about it. Truth be told, that impressive following isn’t just hype, either. Costco is one of the…