Lastest Stories by Drew Wood

These Rural Areas in America Are in Greater Danger of Nuclear Attack Than New York City
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has rattled many people’s nerves, especially as the United States and its NATO allies have provided funding, training, and advanced weaponry to Ukraine. Most...
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Here's What to Know About Social Security If You're Thinking of Retiring Overseas
More and more Americans are retiring abroad due to escalating healthcare costs and the general cost of living in the United States. The strong dollar makes even well-developed countries an attractive...
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Buying a Lottery Ticket Might Be Worth It - Even Though You Won't Win
“What would you do if you won the lottery?” That’s a conversation-starter everyone enjoys. Imagine having millions of dollars dumped into your bank account and being able to fulfill all your...
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These Are the Most Salacious Presidential Scandals of All Time
Controversy and even scandal has been a part of many U.S. presidencies, even from the early days of the country. Which of course doesn’t excuse them, but does remind us that presidents aren’t...
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Genetically-Engineered Pets Are Here and You Can Buy One for $5
Have you ever wondered whether you’d be able to own a genetically-engineered pet, maybe one in wild colors that are not found in nature? The answer is yes and you can have one today for as little...
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All the Countries Where American Troops Are Currently Deployed
At this point in history, the United States is the world’s only superpower. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the number of troops the U.S. has deployed to overseas bases in nearly 30...
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This Is What the World Would Look Like Without NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has succeeded beyond all expectations, uniting former adversaries in Western Europe and North America to deter war with the Soviet Union/Russia for 75...
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This Is the Only Known Country That Still Has Chemical Weapons
Chemical weapons are among the most horrific devices ever deployed in war, so much so that most countries of the world have signed treaties to ban them and destroy their stockpiles under...
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These Are the 8 Most Feared Prisons Still Operating Today
Going to prison is never a good thing. But in some parts of the world, it might just be a fate worse than death. And just in case you think the most hellish prisons in the world are all overseas, the...
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Here's What Makes These 7 Voting Swing States So Swingy
With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, the race is too close to call between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. However, analysts agree the winner will ultimately be selected by voters in...
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These Are All the Countries With the Death Penalty
The death penalty was once the go-to punishment for a wide range of crimes in most countries of the world. Today, only about 28% of countries still practice capital punishment, but that includes some...
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This Private University Is Quietly Sitting on $50.9 Billion
The end of the year is a time when many people are thinking about making year-end donations for tax purposes. College and university endowments are a popular choice, especially for donors of...
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These Are the Most Profitable Animals in the World
Since the beginning of civilization human livelihood has been tied to animals. Some of the most financially profitable animals in the world today are the same that were first domesticated thousands...
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The Most Important Thing to Know If You're Expecting an October Social Security Check
The holiday buying season will be upon us before you know it. October for some people is a time to start buying holiday gifts before the rush hits. Those drawing Social Security will be particularly...
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