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What the world Googled the most in 2022, from Ukraine to Betty White

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  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 …

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Dogs vs. Cats: Which is the more popular pet around the world?

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  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 …

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The world’s largest arms producing countries

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  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 …

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Not everyone thinks Christmas is so holly jolly, after all

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  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 …

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Most Americans won’t have a Christmas tree at all this year

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  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 …

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Do more people go to pubs or churches on Christmas?

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  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 …

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These are the most stolen cars in America

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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 …

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Here’s where heating costs are really soaring

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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 …

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These countries eat the most pasta

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  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 …

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How much wealth does the 1% really have?

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  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 …

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This country consumes the most antidepressants

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  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 …

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Was James Bond trying to sell you this alcohol?

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  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 …

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Poll: After FBI raid of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Republicans think ‘civil war’ is coming

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  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 …

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The best country for retirees to grow old in

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  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 …

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These celebs get paid millions for just one sponsored Instagram post

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  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 …

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This big company is giving away its profits to help end climate change

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  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 …

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Every generation’s favorite alcoholic drink

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  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 …

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Does Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act do enough for climate?

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  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 …

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Here’s how many people face charges for the Jan. 6 US Capitol breach

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  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 …

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What issues are on voters’ minds for the US midterm elections?

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  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 …

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How has an asteroid been valued at $26.99 quintillion?

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  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 …

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Data: Who’s actually getting abortions in the US?

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  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 …

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Data shows the US has the most shark attacks in the world

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  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 …

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This generation has the most LGBTQ+ members

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  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 …

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Which of the world’s largest economies has the most firearm deaths?

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  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 …

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Just how much does the Queen’s Jubilee &other Royal affairs cost UK taxpayers?

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  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 …

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Here’s how much real estate $1M will get you around the world

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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 …

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Watch one of these box-office record breakers this Memorial Day Weekend

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  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 …

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Inflation is at a 4-decade high. Here’s what that means for you

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  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 …

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Just how much home does $1,500 get you across the US?

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  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 …