Feb 23Which countries still have the most in their gold reserves?In the past, many countries have adopted the gold standard, which is a monetary system that directly connects a country’s currency to a fixed amount of gold. The United States abandoned the gold standard by the 1970s, but the country is still home to tons of gold. In fact, the…Economics1 min readEconomics1 min read
Jan 3The Luxury of Owning a Second HomeWhile many people during the pandemic were struggling to keep their housing or find a home to purchase, some Americans were lucky enough to have second homes used for vacations. …Real Estate2 min readReal Estate2 min read
Nov 3, 2022Which U.S. States Get the Most Snow?It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! Temperatures are cooling down around the country and some areas have already experienced their first snow fall. Which states experience the most snow every year? According to data from WorldPopulationReview.com, Vermont is the snowiest state, averaging 89.25 inches of snow and…Winter2 min readWinter2 min read
Sep 16, 2022Which U.S. Schools Have Received the Most National Accolades?The U.S. Department of Education created the National Blue Ribbons Schools program in 1982 in order to recognize elementary, middle, and high schools that have achieved academic excellence. In the 40 years of the program, more than 9,000 schools have received the accolade. …Education2 min readEducation2 min read
Jun 2, 2022A Guide to the Incredible and Historic Lighthouses of the U.S.If you have ever visited a beach, major lake, or waterway, you likely have seen a lighthouse. These incredible structures act as a navigational aid for maritime pilots as they come in and out of shore. …Lighthouse2 min readLighthouse2 min read
May 13, 2022Which Vehicles Last the Longest?When purchasing a new car, there are many things to consider. Fuel economy, safety, luxury amenities, and style all play a part. Another important thing to consider is how long the vehicle will last. When properly maintained, some cars can travel more than 200,000 miles. …Cars2 min readCars2 min read
Apr 15, 2022What’s the Oldest Business in Your State?There are many business still in existence in the United States today that were established before the American Revolution. In fact, there are many businesses that were founded in the 17th century and others that have been run by the same family for generations. …Business1 min readBusiness1 min read
Apr 11, 2022These Are the Most Frequently Challenged and Banned Books of the Past 8 YearsMaus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust by Art Spiegelman, gained media attention (and new readers) earlier this year when a Tennessee school board banned the book from its curriculum. This of course made many people more interested in the story and it quickly rose to Amazon’s best seller list. …Books2 min readBooks2 min read
Feb 4, 2022Which Organizations Have the Most Satellites in Space?Organizations have been sending satellites into orbit around the Earth for decades. The very first satellite was Sputnik 1, launched into space by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. Its success launched the 20th century Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States. In the years since…Space2 min readSpace2 min read
Jan 20, 2022The Surprisingly Relevant Life Lessons We Can Learn from Children’s CharactersWhile technically geared towards children, there are many characters in kids’ media that have motivational advice and life-changing messages for people of any ages. …Cartoon2 min readCartoon2 min read
