Kristen Duvall
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The 10 Most Dishonest Professions
“What do you for a living?” It's typically one of the first questions someone asks you upon meeting. Why is that? Whether you like it or not, your choice of career says a lot about you. Considering th
The World's 10 Most Negative Nations
The world is becoming a more negative place, at least according to a recent Gallup poll. Since 2007, the Negative Experience Index from Gallup has inched its way upwards universally: Gallup asks indiv
What Really Happened? True Stories Behind 4 Infamous Lawsuits
There are countless urban legends and internet myths that tell of people filing seemingly frivolous lawsuits and winning millions of dollars in settlements. You'll read headlines about inmates suing o
History's 5 Most Badass Revenge Missions
Game of Thrones fans were cheering on Oberyn Martell when he took on the giant known as The Mountain. And the reason we were cheering, besides a fondness for the character, was the motivation behind h
10 Wealthy Individuals Behind American Politics
Money and politics go hand in hand, especially when it comes to the election races for Congress and the Presidency. Candidates running for election to the House, the Senate, and even the Oval Office i
The 6 Richest Members of America's Richest Family
Samuel Moore “Sam” Walton's story is the epitome of the American dream. In 1945, after leaving the military, Walton took over the management of a variety store at the young age of 26. With the help of
14 Things we Love to Hate About Small Town Life
Small town life isn't for everyone, that's for sure. Those of us who've had the privilege of growing up in a one-horse town didn't have much of a say in the matter - that choice was left up to our par
14 Curvy Models Who Broke The Mould
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Although, if you take a look at most fashion magazines, adverts and movies, it wouldn't seem like it. There seem to be strict guidelines for what's considered "se
Right of Way: 10 Best U.S. Cities for Pedestrians
When most people think of suburban life, they probably think of tree-lined streets, large lots with ample backyards, and minivans carpooling kids to school. While they were once considered the ideal l
10 of the Deadliest Epidemics in American History
Outbreaks. Pandemics. Epidemics. Let's face it, people are always keeping their eyes on the next big disease threatening to wipe out humanity. With the rise in post-apocalyptic movies and books, it's
10 Cheapest Rents in America
Given how bad the economy has been over the past few years, many of us have been looking for more affordable places to live. While affordable rent isn't the only thing to consider when looking to relo
10 American Cities Where You Don't Need A Car
According to AAA, ownership costs for your car run to between $4,642 and a huge $13,141 per year. Of course, this depends on how many miles you drive in a year as well as the type of vehicle you own b
The 10 Richest Game Show Winners Of All Time
Game shows were a popular broadcasting staple long before the 21st century wave of reality TV took off. Throughout the years, the record for the largest total winnings by various game show contestants
The 12 Countries That Suffer The Most
When we think of countries that are likely to be miserable and unhappy to live in, a few obvious places come to mind. We think of third-world countries, or those recently affected by war, and other vi
10 U.S. Cities Spending The Most On Pets
While you can't put a price on man's best friend, spending-analyzing firm Bundle has tried - by looking into which cities spend the most on their pets. From felines to canines, and lizards and horses
10 Intellectual Women Who've Changed The World
In the early days of the United States, women were discouraged from getting an education. The reason? Many felt it was unnatural, with the view that an educated woman would somehow become “unsexed" a
The Wealthiest Congresswomen in the United States
There are two things that are unique about the 113th Congress. First, there's a record number of women in the Senate and House of Representatives (20 in the Senate, and 78 in the House). Second, out o
The 10 Nations That Spend The Most On Their Students
Education is important to most people; whether you have children or not, you realize that an educated country, with educated future generations, tends to come out on top. Having an educated workforce
10 Countries With The Worst Income Inequality
Oxfam recently hit headlines with their report that the combined wealth of the 85 richest people in the world was equal to more than the wealth of the bottom 50% of people worldwide - that's just 85 p