Author: Martin Armstrong
What the world Googled the most in 2022, from Ukraine to Betty White
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Dogs vs. Cats: Which is the more popular pet around the world?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
The world’s largest arms producing countries
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Not everyone thinks Christmas is so holly jolly, after all
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Most Americans won’t have a Christmas tree at all this year
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Do more people go to pubs or churches on Christmas?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
These are the most stolen cars in America
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Here’s where heating costs are really soaring
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
These countries eat the most pasta
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
How much wealth does the 1% really have?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
This country consumes the most antidepressants
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Was James Bond trying to sell you this alcohol?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Poll: After FBI raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Republicans think ‘civil war’ is coming
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
The best country for retirees to grow old in
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
These celebs get paid millions for just one sponsored Instagram post
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
This big company is giving away its profits to help end climate change
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Every generation’s favorite alcoholic drink
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Does Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act do enough for climate?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
Here’s how many people face charges for the Jan. 6 US Capitol breach
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
What issues are on voters’ minds for the US midterm elections?
Written by: Martin Armstrong
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 …
