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The title of deadliest avalanche is most often given to the 1970 Huascarán disaster in Peru, the single most catastrophic avalanche in recorded history.

By Grant Virellan

If you're searching for the safest airlines in the U.S., you want hard data, not hype. Airline safety comes down to training, maintenance, operational reliability and how carriers respond to incidents.

By Grant Virellan

Exploring Arabic-speaking countries entails looking a vast linguistic map that stretches across the Middle East and North Africa.

By Lena Thaywick

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If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of lizards called," the answer is simple and a little playful. A group of lizards is called a lounge. Yes, really—a lounge of lizards.

By Nico Avelle

The highest-valued companies dominate headlines because their market cap towers over competitors. Market capitalization measures a company’s market value by multiplying its current share price by the number of outstanding shares, giving investors a snapshot of market value.

By Jasper Merrenor

If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of polar bears called," you are not alone. The short answer: A group of polar bears is called a sleuth. Yes, sleuth—like a detective on the ice.

By Nico Avelle

If you are shopping for the most secure VPN, you want more than flashy ads and fast speeds. You want strong encryption, a strict no logs policy and security features that protect your real IP address when the VPN connection drops.

By Grant Virellan

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The safest Caribbean islands combine low crime, political stability, and tourism-focused economies that prioritize visitor safety.

By Elena Tralwyn

People often wonder, "What is a group of hawks called," when they see many birds circling high in the sky. Hawks are generally solitary birds, so the answer depends on context rather than a single catchall word.

By Nico Avelle

In difficult moments, many people turn to prayer to quiet an anxious heart. Prayers for anxiety offer a way to lay down worries, seek wisdom, and find peace in the midst of stress.

By Lena Thaywick

The arctic food web explains how energy moves through one of the coldest ecosystems on Earth. From microscopic algae trapped in sea ice to apex predators like polar bears, every organism depends on another for food.

By Nico Avelle

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The pluralist democracy model explains how power spreads across many groups rather than resting in one place.

By Lena Thaywick

Koalas are iconic Australian animals, but people often pause when asked, "What is a group of koalas called?" The short answer is that there is no widely accepted official collective noun for koalas.

By Nico Avelle

The origins of Valentine’s Day stretch back long before heart shaped chocolates and red roses filled store shelves. The history behind Valentine’s Day includes dark origins, muddled stories and a surprising amount of chance.

By Lena Thaywick

Buzzards soar on rising air currents, often circling high above fields and forests. But what is a group of buzzards called? As with many birds of prey, there’s more than one term, each tied to the birds’ behavior and setting.

By Nico Avelle

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The highest-valued sports teams in the United States sit at the intersection of winning streaks, storied history, and money. These franchises dominate Forbes rankings year after year thanks to media deals, loyal fan bases and strong league structures.

By Isla Brevant

Leopards are known for their stealth, power and solitary lifestyle. So what is a group of leopards called? These elusive big cats aren’t often spotted in numbers.

By Nico Avelle

Choosing the most secure phone means balancing software, hardware and long-term support. Secure smartphones protect sensitive data with encryption, strict access controls and clear limits on tracking.

By Grant Virellan

English connects the world through education, business, and media. English-speaking countries appear on practically every continent, shaped by history, government policy and cultural exchange.

By Lena Thaywick

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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every law directly. This system of government shapes democratic government in many countries today, from local level councils to the federal government.

By Lena Thaywick

By asking, "Where do bed bugs originate from," you are really asking how tiny pests followed humans across the world.

By Elena Tralwyn

The Bible tells stories of healing love that reaches from the first breath of life to the last sigh. When illness or pain hits, many people turn to prayer for grounding and hope.

By HowStuffWorks

Let's be clear about something from the get-go: These are the highest-valued NFL teams by franchise valuation, not by touchdowns

By Isla Brevant

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More than 300 million people around the world speak French, making it one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet. This global language has spread far beyond France, thanks to centuries of French colonialism, cultural exchange and diplomacy.

By Lena Thaywick

The English language is full of imaginative ways to describe groups of animals. You’ve probably heard of a murder of crows or a parliament of owls. But what group of animals is called a charm?

By Nico Avelle