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From rather humble beginnings half a century ago, SUVs now account for nearly half of global auto sales. Partly that’s due to how many vehicles are categorized as SUVs. According to the...
It probably comes as no surprise that the United States is the world leader in fast-food consumption. The U.S. ranks well ahead of other fast-food-loving nations, such as the United Kingdom, France,...
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration enacted strict new border policies, ostensibly to curb the spread of the virus. The program, commonly known as Title 42, granted...
Look, let’s be honest—we should all be avoiding every brand of cigarette out there. Cigarettes are, of course, unhealthy (even the ones that don’t show up on this list). Still, if your heart...
Viewers enjoy movies for their ability to elicit laughter, tears, suspense, and joy. From action-packed thrillers that feature adrenaline-pumping scenes and comedies offering a light-hearted escape...
Capital punishment is once again atop the news. On January 25, Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, was executed in Alabama by nitrogen hypoxia. Smith was convicted for a 1988 murder-for-hire. His death marked...
The wealthiest country in the world by gross domestic product, the United States has a relatively high standard of living. After climbing steadily for decades, the median household income in the U.S....
Violent crime has been trending downward in the United States for decades. According to the FBI, the U.S. violent crime rate — a population-adjusted measure that includes incidents of robbery,...
The multiple launch rocket system, or MLRS, is a revolutionary rocket artillery weapons system that found its modern origins in World War II. Tanks dominated the battlefield in the first half of the...