Destinations

What is the best country in the world? That's a question US News and World Report set out to answer. And they did...So, here we will look at the ranking of the 50 best countries in the world.

Texas and California are the 2 most populous states in the country and, after Alaska, the two largest by area as well. But as much as they have those things in common—these are two very different states. But which one is the best state in the country?

The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan is experiencing a huge tourism boom following a huge change in government policy that allows more tourists to come into the country and more goods to be exported. These policy changes came into effect in mid-2023. But after less than a year, some Uzbeks and the Uzbekistani government regret those changes after a tourism boom.

During the California Gold Rush, Bodie California was a boom town filled with people looking for wealth and work. But when the gold depleted, so did the people—leaving one utterly disturbing thing behind.

Valentine's Day isn't just chocolates and flowers. In fact—travel around the world (and back through history)—and you'll discover a whole lotta Valentine's Day traditions that have nothing to do with Hallmark cards and a bouquet of red roses. Such as...

US officials claimed most of the inmates held at Guantanamo Bay had been captured as part of terror groups fighting in Afghanistan—but the truth was actually much darker.

What happens when a Disney theme park shuts down a ride or an attraction? Well, it often just sits there and rots or gets overrun by the surrounding nature. These are actual images of what once were bustling and beautiful Disney attractions—lost to history.

In the 1850 Fort Utah Massacre, Mormon militiamen opened fire on a Utes encampment taking the lives of over 100 Native Americans—but what they did with the bodies afterward was utterly disturbing.

The discovery of the alphabet at Umm el-Marra has sent shockwaves through historical studies challenges long-held beliefs about the origins of our alphabet—presenting rare moment when history itself needs rewriting.

Archeologists recently discovered an ancient gold sword in a hidden grave in the UK—but its remarkably good condition raises serious questions.

Do you love your state? Do you think it's the best state to live in in the country? Well, according to WalletHub there is a BEST state to live in and a WORST—and 48 in between. So, let's check 'em out.

According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, the median household income (MHI) in the United States in 2023 was, $77,719. Which begs the question: Where do the MHIs of each state rank—and which ones fall above and below the American average?