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From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic experts and edited by a team of journalists.
Timeline

Ride the rails and expand your territory in a new historical locomotive game

(BPT) - Are you ready to go back in time and become a railway tycoon? Download Railway Empire 2, a visually stunning and challenging strategy and resource management game available now on PC, Xbox …
50 roasters across the US: A guide to coffee in every state
Homegrounds researched notable coffee roasters in the U.S. and listed ones you can't afford to miss in all 50 states.
A brief history of the Cold War
Using a variety of historical and news sources, Stacker compiled the most significant events that transpired during the Cold War.  
From Polaroids to Instant Pots: Every year's must-have shopping fad since 1973
CouponBirds compiled a list of must-have shopping fads over the past 50 years.
Who actually invented the lightbulb—and the illuminating history of modern lighting
LED Lighting Supply looked at the history of electric lighting, from early incandescent lightbulbs to LED technology.
The deadliest accidental explosions ever recorded
Stacker compiled information from historical archives, accident reports, and country records to find some of the most deadly nonnuclear accidental explosions recorded in history.
Interesting facts

20 of the biggest insects in the world

Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest insects in the world using a variety of news, scientific, and other sources.

20 of the strangest natural phenomena in America

From features in national parks to regional quirks, Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the strangest natural phenomena in the U.S.

Parachuting to Mars: Safe Exploration of the Red Planet

(BPT) - Two years ago, NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars, an aerospace feat helping prepare the mystery planet for potential human exploration. While many companies are proud to have …

70 photos from the '70s that show how the world was changing

Stacker compiled a collection of 70 images that show how the '70s changed the world. See photos of the decade's defining moments from politics to pop culture.
Things you should know

People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers

We found that people tend to think they should speak about 45% of the time to be likable in a one-on-one conversation with someone new. However, it appears speaking up a bit more is actually a better strategy. Quinn Hirschi, University of Chicago The …

Sleeping fish? From sharks to salmon, guppies to groupers, here’s how they grab a snooze

A large group of yellowfin tuna swimming off the coast of Italy. Like all fish, they sleep, but it’s not like human sleep. Giordano Cipriani/The Image Bank via Getty Images Michael …

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The unseen barriers hindering affordable housing in your town
Foothold Technology examined research and perspectives on housing development and zoning to explain some unseen barriers to affordable housing.
How spending on public safety and policing has changed over the last 40 years
Stacker analyzed data from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to examine how city spending on public safety has changed since 1980 and how police funding has evolved within that category.
Most and least educated states in America
Stacker used data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, released in 2022, to determine the states with the highest educational attainment.   
Most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022
Using FDA data, Stacker developed a list of the most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022.
21 of the most impactful intelligence leaks in US history
Stacker compiled 21 of the most impactful intelligence leaks in U.S. history from historical archives, government reports, and federal agencies.
From Stonewall to today: 50+ years of modern LGBTQ+ history
From Stonewall to the 2022 midterm elections, Stacker takes a look back at over 50 years of significant moments in the LGBTQ+ community in the United States and around the world.
How educational games have evolved over time
Best Universities compiled a list of how different kinds of digital games for teaching students have evolved over time, from The Oregon Trail to the latest version of the Scratch programming app.
States with the most hate crimes
Stacker investigated the states where the most hate crimes take place using the FBI's 2019 Hate Crime Statistics.
A brief history of the shoes and moments that defined sneaker culture
Stacker took a deep dive into the histories of some game-changing shoes to see why the world continues to obsess over these sneaks.
States with the highest rate of people killed by police
Stacker cited data from the Washington Post's Fatal Force Database to look at the rate of fatal police shootings per state in the U.S. since 2015.