2022 has been eventful, to say the least, and a look at the biggest trending Google searches this year can serve as a reminder for some of the events and situations that have shaped our world […]
Looking at the internet, you’d probably come to the conclusion that the world’s favorite pet is the cat. After all, the world wide web is full of cute and funny videos, gifs and memes […]
For the first time in over 30 years, and in a tightly-controlled presentation, the United States unveiled a new strategic bomber on Friday. The nuclear-capable B-21 Raider is expected to enter service in 2027 […]
There are only a few weeks left until Christmas. That means most people are getting together with their family and spending time with their loved ones. But not everyone can look forward to a […]
For some families, the search for the right Christmas tree is an annual event. For large shares of Americans and Brits though, this search may have ended a long time ago: the perfect tree […]
One in five adults in the United States say they plan to go to church on Christmas Day this year. Some people however, intend to worship at a very different altar come December 25; […]
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has released its annual Hot Wheels report which details the most stolen vehicle models in the United States. Technology has reduced car theft over the past decades but it is experiencing something of […]
Even before the outbreak of war in Ukraine and subsequent energy crisis in Europe, Germany’s Federal Statistics Office estimated that 2.6 million people in the country could not adequately heat their homes in 2021, for financial reasons. […]
According to the Statista Global Consumer Survey, 55 percent of respondents from the U.S. say they eat pasta regularly. But that’s nothing compared to the European home of pasta, Italy, 81 percent of which regularly […]
The level of financial inequality around the world is staggering. According to a new Credit Suisse report, 47.8 percent of global household wealth is in the hands of just 1.2 percent of the world’s population. […]
According to the latest OECD data, Iceland continues to have one of the highest levels of antidepressant use in the world – with an average consumption of 16 daily doses per 100 inhabitants in 2021. […]
Known as much for the oft-repeated and enthusiastically imitated line, “shaken, not stirred”, as he is for his more action-packed exploits, the fictional character James Bond is a famously keen drinker. You will […]
In a recent response to the FBI’s recovering of classified documents from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham predicted “riots in the streets” if the former president is indicted over his retention of […]
Norway is the best country for retirees. In this year’s Global Retirement Index by investment bank Natixis, the Scandinavian country takes first place. For the ranking, 44 countries worldwide were assessed, according to factors such as […]
When Cristiano Ronaldo moved two bottles of Coca Cola out of shot during a pre-game press conference last year, before encouraging people to rather drink water, $4 billion was wiped off the soft drink giant’s market […]
In an announcement made on Wednesday, the founder of the clothing company Patagonia, Inc., Yvon Chouinard, said that his company was being given away to help fight the climate crisis, saying: “All profits, in perpetuity, will go […]
It’s a common misconception that our body completely replaces itself every seven years (the reality is far more complex), but most of us will have acknowledged how our views and our tastes in all […]
The Inflation Reduction Act, a $430 billion bill passed by the Senate on Sunday, designed to combat climate change, lower prescription drug costs and raise some corporate taxes. While President Biden last month asserted that it […]
The first part of the January 6 Committee hearings is now finished (before continuing again in September), and has led to significant revelations regarding the build-up to the incident and what was happening away from the […]
Every month, Gallup asks U.S. adults what they think is the most important problem facing their country. In July, ‘inflation‘ was at the top of the list with ‘government/leadership, both on 17 percent. The economy in […]
In the asteroid belt that lies between Mars and Jupiter, there is an almost unfathomable number of resources waiting to be utilized. According to Wired and Valerio Pellegrini, the asteroid ‘Davida’, which has a […]
The Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has thrust the topic of abortion even closer to the forefront of U.S. public discourse. The right to an abortion has long been an issue both fiercely attacked […]
Looking back as far as 1580, the U.S. is the number one shark attack hotspot is the world, a long way ahead of second-placed Australia with 1,563 and 682 attacks, respectively. You will find […]
Eight percent of online U.S. adults (18-64) identify as homosexual or bisexual, while another two percent prefer pansexual, asexual as their self-identification. This is according to data from the Statista Global Consumer Survey and, as our chart shows, […]
In the wake of many recent mass shootings, U.S. President Joe Biden is calling for new gun safety restrictions, including the possibility of expanding background checks and banning the sales of assault weapons. You […]
Queen Elizabeth ll recently celebrated her platinum jubilee, with street parties and other events all around the United Kingdom. The Queen has now represented the country as Head of State and Head of Nation […]
So, you’ve got a million dollars burning a hole in your pocket and you’re looking to put a luxury roof over your head? Using data from Knight Frank, this article will you an idea of where in the […]
The blue Na’vi from “Avatar” continue to top the list of the most successful films at the box office. The movie, which is now thirteen years old, has grossed around $2.85 billion at cinemas […]
Consumer prices in the United States continued to rise in February and March of 2022 after inflation had hit a 40-year high in January. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 8.5 […]
A RentCafe analysis of Yardi Matrix data has revealed the U.S. city where renters get the most space on average for a monthly outlay of $1,500. You will find more infographics at Statista Wichita, Kansas offers […]