Dystopian fiction remains fairly popular, with many such stories— The Handmaid’s Tale, Man in the High Castle, and Silo, to ...

Following closely behind is Brazil, with a score of 90.2 out of 100. The country boasts a range of diverse landscapes, which ...

Jenny Cohen is a freelance writer who has covered a bit of everything, from finance to sports to her favorite TV shows, which she often binges with a pair of knitting needles in her hand. Her work has ...

There are certain pieces that make a great murder mystery stand out: a cast of complex characters, clues and red herrings, and plenty of suspense before the murderer is finally revealed. But there is ...

They’re enormous—and some new data has assessed just how imposing they can be. It's said that everyone gets to be a bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. In that case, it's only fair that everyone has a few ...

The actor, singer, and dancer almost retired in the 1960s--but not before allegedly being offered the role of James Bond.

Speed dial is basically the default now, with modern smartphones containing searchable contact lists, no ranking system ...

From opium-laced syrups to “just ignore the baby,” history is packed with child-rearing advice and habits best left in the ...

A white pyramid sitting at the top of a hill in Papago Park in Arizona’s Phoenix Metropolitan Area is the final resting place of the state’s first governor.

Story has long been a synonym for “floor,” or the level of a building. It often seems like we use story when on the exterior (“that building must be 20 stories tall”) and floor when inside (“we’re on ...

Used to mean won easily or without a challenge, this phrase comes straight from 19th-century horse racing. When a jockey gained a huge lead, they could relax and drop (“put down”) the reins (hands) ...

Motorcyclists can even buy a plate flipper online (that said, it’s illegal to purchase a license plate flipper in the United States). The devices usually work by allowing the rider to simply push a ...