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The Conversation: U.S. weekly news quiz

From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic … Read More

Timeline

Ride the rails and expand your territory in a new historical locomotive game

(BPT) - Are you ready to go back in time and become a railway tycoon? Download Railway Empire 2, a visually stunning and challenging strategy and resource management game available now on PC, Xbox …

50 roasters across the US: A guide to coffee in every state

Homegrounds researched notable coffee roasters in the U.S. and listed ones you can't afford to miss in all 50 states. Read More

A brief history of the Cold War

Using a variety of historical and news sources, Stacker compiled the most significant events that transpired during the Cold … Read More

From Polaroids to Instant Pots: Every year's must-have shopping fad since 1973

CouponBirds compiled a list of must-have shopping fads over the past 50 years. Read More

Who actually invented the lightbulb—and the illuminating history of modern lighting

LED Lighting Supply looked at the history of electric lighting, from early incandescent lightbulbs to LED technology. Read More

The deadliest accidental explosions ever recorded

Stacker compiled information from historical archives, accident reports, and country records to find some of the most deadly … Read More

Interesting facts

20 of the biggest insects in the world

Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest insects in the world using a variety of news, scientific, and other sources.

20 of the strangest natural phenomena in America

From features in national parks to regional quirks, Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the strangest natural phenomena in the U.S.

Parachuting to Mars: Safe Exploration of the Red Planet

(BPT) - Two years ago, NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars, an aerospace feat helping prepare the mystery planet for potential human exploration. While many companies are proud to have …

People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers

We found that people tend to think they should speak about 45% of the time to be likable in a one-on-one conversation with someone new. However, it appears speaking up a bit more is actually a better strategy. Quinn Hirschi, University of Chicago The …

Things you should know

Sleeping fish? From sharks to salmon, guppies to groupers, here’s how they grab a snooze

A large group of yellowfin tuna swimming off the coast of Italy. Like all fish, they sleep, but it’s not like human sleep. Giordano Cipriani/The Image Bank via Getty Images Michael …

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Antisemitic incidents are on the rise in most states

Stacker cited data from the Anti-Defamation League to identify the number of antisemitic incidents in every state and Washington D.C. … Read More

The unseen barriers hindering affordable housing in your town

Foothold Technology examined research and perspectives on housing development and zoning to explain some unseen barriers to affordable … Read More

How spending on public safety and policing has changed over the last 40 years

Stacker analyzed data from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to examine how city spending on public safety has changed since 1980 … Read More

Most and least educated states in America

Stacker used data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, released in 2022, to determine the states with … Read More

Most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022

Using FDA data, Stacker developed a list of the most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022. Read More

21 of the most impactful intelligence leaks in US history

Stacker compiled 21 of the most impactful intelligence leaks in U.S. history from historical archives, government reports, and federal … Read More

From Stonewall to today: 50+ years of modern LGBTQ+ history

From Stonewall to the 2022 midterm elections, Stacker takes a look back at over 50 years of significant moments in the LGBTQ+ … Read More

How educational games have evolved over time

Best Universities compiled a list of how different kinds of digital games for teaching students have evolved over time, from The … Read More

States with the most hate crimes

Stacker investigated the states where the most hate crimes take place using the FBI's 2019 Hate Crime Statistics. Read More

A brief history of the shoes and moments that defined sneaker culture

Stacker took a deep dive into the histories of some game-changing shoes to see why the world continues to obsess over these sneaks. Read More

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  Using data from ATS.io, we break down seven key factors that explain the state of the sports betting industry right now.
- Custom Rings Are the Perfect Fit for Special Occasions
  
  (NewsUSA) - Spring and summer bring not only weddings, but graduations, anniversaries, and other celebrations, and what better way to …
- Say Goodbye to Stretch Marks and Hello to Smoother-Looking Skin
  
  (BPT) - Stretch marks — you know them as those annoying long, narrow streaks, stripes or lines that can develop on your skin. They tend to pop …
- From free Coca-Colas to digital dollars: 11 things you didn't know about the history of couponing
  
  CouponBirds compiled a list of 11 things you didn't know about the history of couponing.
- 5 statistics to know about the growing vegan community
  
  Thistle collected a list of statistics about the vegan community using various news sources.
- Same fears, new tactics: How efforts to ban 'bad books' reached a record high in 2022
  
  Stacker looked at 20 years' worth of banned books data from the American Library Association to understand how book challenges have changed over …

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