The worst tourist trap in every state
Maybe you're touring the US as a citizen out to see your homeland. Or maybe you're coming from afar to see what America has to offer. Either way, you probably want to make the most of your travels....
View Article15 things you need to know about Tesla's Model 3
Tesla is rocking since it’s announcement for the Tesla Model 3 last Friday.They made it! They made a very beautiful, fast, and affordable electric car for the masses.Since Elon Musk announced the Tesla...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Silicon Valley's diversity by the numbers
With the recent leak of the “Google Manifesto” and the maelstrom of media backlash that followed, it seems that concerns around diversity in the technology industry have finally reached a boiling...
View ArticleOne chart shows just how huge the cryptocurrency explosion has been
After the massive Bitcoin price surge in November 2013, the popularity of launching new cryptocurrencies took off along with it.In fact, if you go back at historical snapshots around that time, you’ll...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Amazon's biggest acquisitions
Published in 2013, Brad Stone’s book The Everything Store paints an ambitious and relentless portrait of Jeff Bezos, a man who is determined to create an online store that will someday be “everything...
View ArticleThis infographic shows how interconnected our financial markets are — and how...
Complex systems are all around us.By one definition, a complex system is any system that features a large number of interacting components (agents, processes, etc.) whose aggregate activity is...
View ArticleHow bitcoin, Ethereum, and the other major cryptocurrencies compare to one...
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’re probably aware that we’re in the middle of a cryptocurrency explosion. In one year, the value of all currencies increased a staggering 1,466% – and newer...
View ArticleWhat people take to work for lunch in 16 countries around the world
Despite its role in breaking up the working day — and giving employees a much-needed time out from their computer screen — many British office workers see lunchtime as another mundane part of their...
View ArticleThe everything bubble is ready to pop
It wasn't always this way. We never used to get a giant, speculative bubble every 7–8 years. We really didn’t.In 2000, we had the dot-com bubble.In 2007, we had the housing bubble.In 2017, we have the...
View ArticleMAPPED: What internet censorship looks like around the world
In January 2011, Egyptian activists, inspired by a successful uprising in Tunisia, began organizing a demonstration using Facebook. In a matter of days, thousands of protesters – who learned about the...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: How the world's biggest money managers stack up
In the late 1700s, it was the start of the battle of stock exchanges: in 1773, the London Stock Exchange was formed, and the New York Stock Exchange was formed just 19 years later.And while London was...
View ArticleHere's who would really benefit from Trump's tax cut plan
The basic idea behind President Trump’s tax plan is to lower income tax rates while closing loopholes. This makes the tax system fairer because it would remove tax incentives for specific activities,...
View ArticleHere's how Amazon makes its money
Last year, Amazon had $136 billion in sales, and the company is projected to finish at the $177 billion mark this year.Only 67.2% of Amazon's revenue comes from retail products it sells on its own,...
View ArticleBitcoin was the star of 2017 — but these stocks almost kept pace
No stocks posted gains higher than bitcoin in 2017, but some were close.Here's which stocks fared the best last year. The market correction in late December notwithstanding, 2017 was the year of...
View ArticleThe best countries to escape the worst effects of climate change
Using research from the University of Notre Dame, Eco Experts created a map ranking the countries that would fare the best — and the worst — in a worst-case climate change scenario.The Notre Dame data...
View ArticleHow to figure out if you should do your own taxes or hire a pro
Who should do your taxes? You (with a little help from tax software) or a professional?It's a question worth asking annually, because our financial situations change over time.Below, find a flow chart...
View Article10 things you should never say to a flight attendant
• There are a few things passengers should never say to flight attendants in order to make their job easier.• Examples include calling an attendant "stewardess," and asking an attendant to watch your...
View ArticleHow wedding dresses have changed over the past 100 years
Since 1910, wedding dress trends have often evolved alongside everyday fashion, with brides in one decade wearing drastically different styles than brides in the next.So while wedding dresses today...
View ArticleThe most popular home-cooked meal in every state
Of course, every state has iconic local dishes, favorite meals, and even favorite brunch items. But every state also has its own beloved dish to make at home.The folks over at Porch, a home improvement...
View ArticleHow to figure out if you should use credit, debit, or cash
Choosing between credit, debit, and cash isn't just a matter of what you have at hand.Credit and debit keep an electronic record of your purchases, while cash is the most cut-and-dry option.The only...
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