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10 Most Displaced Nationalities
Victims of forced migration or displacement (often known as refugees) are placed in a position where living in the place of their birth becomes impossible. This may be due to direct threats to their p
Top 10 Nations That Work The Hardest
We may feel at the end of a hard day’s work that we work longer hours than anyone on the planet; however, there are plenty of societies across the globe where long hours are not only the norm, but are
Top 10 New Words of 2014
Last year ‘selfie’ and ‘twerk’ entered the dictionary, demonstrating the influence of popular culture on the development of our language. However, many commonly used words and phrases have yet to make
10 Superhero Movie Franchises That Won The Genre
We all love a hero and, whether you're a fanboy or fangirl who's read the comics and knows the backstory or you just enjoy a good blockbuster, few of us can resist the draw of a good superhero movie.
10 Most Segregated American Cities
More than 50 years after Martin Luther King made his famous speech ‘I Have a Dream’ looking toward a hopeful future of racial equality and integration, segregation remains an insidious issue in the Un
Which Are The 10 Safest Countries In The World?
Everyone wants to live somewhere safe, although ‘safety’ can cover a whole range of variables. Some may prioritise civil freedoms, such as freedom of speech, whilst others consider low crime rates an
Which Are The 10 Biggest Airlines in America?
Although some of us may remain uneasy at the prospect of flying to and from our destination (unable to get over the fact that we're in a flying lump of metal) the airline industry is one of the most p
The World's 10 Most Single Countries
Living alone can have a variety of connotations. For some, it represents freedom and financial independence, the opportunity to avoid having to make compromises. However, for others living alone may b
7 Biggest Wine Drinking Nationalities
Wine has been an integral aspect of almost every civilization from ancient to modern times. Although its origins remain unclear, the first evidence of its cultivation was in China (around 7000 BCE). F
10 of the Richest Online Entrepreneurs Under 30
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the World Wide Web, proposed and created by Tim Berners-Lee. He would go on to build the first website at Cern two years later, yet he did not cash in on either
10 Highest Grossing Musicians Who Started Young
Bright-eyed young pop-stars such as Justin Bieber and the annoyingly successful 13 year old Willow Smith appear to dominate the music world. However, only time will tell if their sales will be signifi
5 Influential People Who Lived in Poverty
In a society where the top 1% of households control over a third of America’s wealth, power and influence are often equated to riches. Those who run for presidency spend inordinate sums to gain power
10 Prestigious Awards Famously Rejected
The human competitive instinct is often the driving force for success, and for many the achievement of awards and accolades affirms ultimate accomplishment within their field. For actors it is the Osc
Bored and Broke? 10 Things To Do For (Almost) Free!
It’s winter, that post-Christmas, pre-spring lull. You’re bored, but unfortunately you're also broke. Last year CNN reported that 76% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck and, given the cost o
10 Highest Grossing Movies That Were Books First
You might find yourself finishing a great book and thinking, ‘Wow, I wish they would make it into a film’. Or perhaps you'll fall in love with a film, only to discover it was based on a book - allowin