Despite the news headlines, homicide rates in the US are actually on the decline. At least, they are in most cities. Some cities are, unfortunately, falling further and further behind the trend, both in terms…
Historically, tsunamis have been one of the most destructive natural disasters to afflict humanity, killing hundreds of thousands of people and destroying entire cities with their power. Who can forget the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami,…
We might all be in danger of an ever-looming nuclear threat and environmental meltdown, but on a day to day basis, we’ve never been safer. Life expectancy is increasing, homicide rates are decreasing, and, thanks…
Texas is reputed as a “big” state, and the residents of this great southwestern region hugely do things. Most of us are familiar with the stereotypes which were proliferated through the popular television series “Dallas,”…
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, a certain group of individuals in Ukraine made the most of the upheaval to make money. A lot of it. Since then, those same individuals have pretty much…
Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts. Over the years the sport has gained…
Although everyone has their own favorite film genre, there is nothing better on a date night than a romance movie. If people can relate to the characters, they can imagine that they are also experiencing…
World statistics can tell you a lot about individual countries. One statistic that is very revealing is the population of a country. A country’s population often doesn’t relate to its size, although there are some…
Bradley Cooper is a successful American actor, director and producer. In spite of his good looks, Cooper proved his acting and filmmaking skills throughout his career. He can also sing. Throughout the course of his…