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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.

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.

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.

Colleges with the most Olympians since Tokyo 2020

Best Universities compiled data from Team USA to identify the schools with the highest concentration of college athletes turned Olympians.

Odds of 50 random events happening to you

Stacker reveals the true odds of rare instances, such as bowling a perfect game or living to be 100.

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7 common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years

Stacker investigated seven common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years using data from the ACLU.

States where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested

Stacker investigated where the most Jan. 6 rioters were arrested using data from the Department of Justice.

The Nigerian Prince and 8 other common cybercrime characters

Twingate analyzed data from U.S. federal government agencies for this list of 10 common cybercrime characters encountered by consumers in scams.

People in these 20 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump

As some deep-pocketed GOP donors turn away from former President Trump and his latest race, Stacker takes a look at who contributed heavily to his last campaign, using data from Open Secrets.

10 groundbreaking inventions and the women who created them

Stacker scoured the internet to highlight 10 groundbreaking inventions and celebrate the women who created them.

States with the most active-duty military members

Stacker compiled a list of the states with the most active-duty military members using 2021 data from the Department of Defense.

Biden greenlights Alaska drilling project and extends new protections to the state's North Slope

After a multi-year battle in and out of courts, President Biden has approved the controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska

The US surpasses 100 mass shootings in 2023—here's every event mapped

Stacker cited data from the Gun Violence Archive to visualize the scope of mass shootings thus far in 2023. Data is as of March 7, 2023.

- How the rate of uninsured drivers has changed over time in every state
  
  More than 1 in 10 U.S. drivers lacks insurance. The General used Insurance Research Council data to see where that rate has changed most.
- Simple Steps for the Best Spring Break Ever
  
  by the We Can Do This COVID-19Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Spring break is around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out …
- Will coastal regions still be safe locations for snowbirds in 2050?
  
  Because Market cited data from FEMA and the Climate Impact Lab to look at climate risks across the country and what shifting warmer …
- Fourth Generation Of Family-Owned Company, East Penn Manufacturing, Succeeds Because It Heeds Grandfather’s Words
  
  (NAPSI)—Family-owned businesses are the bedrock of the American economy, but keeping them going is no small feat. An Inspirational …
- 25 idioms that were common in the '60s
  
  Stacker compiled a thorough list of 25 words and phrases that were specifically popular, or popularized, during the 1960s.
- 4 Ways to Support and Uplift Women Around You
  
  (Family Features) For many women, life is busy and moves at such a fast pace, it might seem to pass them by. Here are a few ways to uplift …