The 20 Biggest Everyday Scams People Put Up With For Some Reason

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We all know to be alert for criminal scam artists preying on the vulnerable and the gullible. However, several everyday practices aren’t criminal but feel scammy, unethical, misleading, or all three. Many involve charging people for things without providing any extra value; sometimes, there’s even less value. Following are several to be aware of and … Read more

The 13 Most Violent Countries in the World

GHAZNI, AFGHANISTAN - November 22, 2010: An Afghan boy poses for a photo and waits in anticipation of seeing his image on the camera's LCD screen.

Many countries have extremely high levels of violence and some don’t. There are a lot of ways to choose which are the most violent. This list was decided by the Global Peace Index (GPI) which was designed by the Institute for Economics & Peace. It uses many different metrics, such as societal safety and security … Read more

The 10 Happiest Travel Destinations That’ll Leave You Beaming

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If you love to travel, you probably want to visit some happy places. While there is a time and place for some more serious and informative trips, there are times when you want a vacation or travel trip to lift your spirits and make you happy. We’ve looked around the world to uncover destinations that … Read more