What the World Was Like a Million Years Ago
What was Earth like one million years ago? If our planet is 4.54 billion years old, a million years is not much more than an eyeblink in eternity. In human terms, however, what the…
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21 Ways Sleep Deprivation Is Making You Sick
Chances are by the time you finish reading this article you will yawn at least once. It’s OK — you’re probably sleep-deprived and have been for months. People sleep about an hour and a…
10 of the Civil War’s Deadliest Clashes
The U.S. has fought wars ever since its founding – since before its founding, really, since it took a war for us to win our independence from Britain and establish the nation in the…
The 30 Most Iconic Sandwiches in America
Few foods are as versatile or as universally beloved as the sandwich. Whether it’s a simple school lunch of peanut butter and jelly on white bread or a gut-busting Philly cheesesteak oozing Cheez Whiz,…
Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a Bachelor’s Degree
A college education has long been seen as a practical step toward financial security and upward mobility in the United States – and for good reason. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…
Symbols of Oppression: Exploring Nazi Markings on Victims
When former U.S. president Donald Trump used an inverted red triangle in campaign ads on Facebook in 2020, it was immediately recognized as a symbol used by the Nazis to designate political prisoners and…
Just About Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong
Obesity rates in the U.S. have risen over the last few decades — and so have the myths and misconceptions about the condition. People online as well as mass media often advocate beliefs that…
The Newest Ship in the US Navy
Although the United States does not currently have the largest navy presence, it ranks as the world’s strongest naval power. The U.S. Navy by itself boasts a fleet of over 240 ships and submarines.…
34 Breakfast Cereals You Can’t Buy Anymore
Oh, the days when it was socially acceptable to eat pure sugar in ice cold milk for breakfast. For those of us who grew up on breakfast cereal, the nostalgia runs deep for our…
The Worst Seafood to Eat
Fish can be one of the healthiest foods there is. It’s low in harmful fats (counterintuitively fatty fish are considered a “lean” source of protein) and often high in nutrients, including beneficial Omega-3 fatty…
The 28 Biggest Battleships Ever Built
For decades, the battleship was the symbol of a nation’s naval might. These vessels were hundreds of feet long, displaced tens of thousands of tons, bristled with massive guns, and were sheathed with the…
America’s Most Famous WWII Generals
What makes a great military leader? According to retired Army Maj. Gen. John L. Gronski, senior mentor for the U.S. Army Mission Command Training Program, there are four basic qualities: “Attitude, work ethic, relationship…
These 7 Major American Cities Have Had Their Populations Cut in Half
In 2021, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population grew by just 0.1%, the smallest growth in the nation’s history. It rebounded only slightly in 2022, growing by 0.4%. While experts…
The Most Notorious Kidnappings in American History
Kidnappings have garnered massive headlines in the United States since the 19th century. The idea that we or our loved ones could be happily going about our day when we’re taken certainly strikes a…
Companies Selling the Most Guns in America, According to Online Gun Broker
Consumer spending has been the backbone of the U.S. economy for well over half a century. However, driven by the rise of e-commerce, the way Americans shop has changed considerably in recent years. According…