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Biggest underdog victories in March Madness
Everyone loves an underdog. Whether it’s an intrinsic desire to root for the little guy or a hedge against laying the favorite, sports fans can’t help but crave the come-out-of-nowhere … more
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20 American foods that raise eyebrows outside of the U.S.
What exactly is American food? It can sometimes be a challenge to define because of the country's expansive landscape and diversity, all of which contribute to the national cuisine. Hamburgers, … more
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Oscar Best Picture winner from the year you were born
The Academy Awards turn 94 in 2023, making the show a little more than a year older than Clint Eastwood (if you can believe it). Like Eastwood, the prestigious awards ceremony has seen it all by now. … more
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Who picked the best March Madness bracket of all time?
"Bracketology" has become one of the most fan-celebrated parts of the annual NCAA college basketball tournament. Putting together a bracket is a way for the fever of March Madness to pervade entire … more
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Cities with the fastest 'time-to-crime' rates for firearms; Columbia, S.C., at No. 3
The average time between the purchase of a gun and its recovery from a crime scene has gotten shorter in recent years, 2023 data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives … more
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Milestones in women's history from the year you were born
The feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s reminded the world that women have always played important historical roles, despite often being overlooked. But even in the 21st century, many popular … more
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As Americans faced high gas prices, big oil companies doubled their profits
The top five oil companies based in the West set new earning records in 2022, all at least doubling their 2021 profits to achieve combined earnings of nearly $200 billion. ExxonMobil reported the … more
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How spending on public education in every state has changed—and where the money comes from
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the U.S. public education system, diminishing enrollment by unprecedented numbers. As a growing contingent of parents have enrolled their kids in private or … more
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Homeowners reach for equity credit lines over refinancing as interest rates climb
As inflation and rising interest rate concerns moved to the front of Americans' minds, the hot trend of mortgage refinancing cooled and gave way to a growing tendency of homeowners to take out home … more
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S.C. tops list of most dangerous states to drive in
The usual suspects of speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence are continuing to put Americans at risk on highways and roads. About 39,000 people died in car accidents in the … more
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20 of the richest people who ran for president
The 2020 presidential and congressional elections were America's most expensive campaign cycles to date. With the 2022 midterms also setting a record for midterm spending, the future of American … more
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U.S. presidents who only served one term or less, ranked
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Ranking presidents over the past 8 decades by their final approval rating
Presidential approval ratings are constantly monitored—from the inauguration and transfer of power between administrations to each chief executive's last day in office—in order to gauge … more
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Cities with the most expensive homes in South Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in South Carolina using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of December 2022. The … more
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26 athletes who competed into their 40s
Humans reach their physical peak in their mid-20s, with maximum physical strength and muscle mass continuing for the next 10 to 15 years. After that, the long and gradually steepening performance … more
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Biggest blown lead in every NFL team's history
When the Cincinnati Bengals blew a 4-point lead over the Los Angeles Rams with 1:25 left in the 2022 Super Bowl, crushing though it was for Cincy fans, it fell far short of the biggest blown lead in … more
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Most expensive U.S. military weapons and programs
With tax season fast approaching, many Americans are wondering where all the revenue collected by the federal government goes. A good portion of that money will be put toward national defense, which … more
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Richest NFL players
There's no shortage of articles chronicling the riches-to-rags stories of NFL players who went broke after squandering massive fortunes. Some blew it all on bad investments and leeching from … more
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15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players
College football success doesn't always translate to NFL success. But when a player succeeds at a powerhouse school, chances are they'll have a fruitful career in the pros. Of course, hundreds of … more
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Year of the quarterback carousel: A look back at the NFL's record number of starting quarterbacks in 2022
Quarterback drama reached a fever pitch this NFL season. First, there was Tom Brady skipping out on Tampa Bay's training camp. (Was he taping "The Masked Singer"? No. He was allegedly in the … more
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