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The Most Spied Upon Cities in the World

These cities are home to more security surveillance cameras than anywhere else in the world.

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The length of rush hour has been increasing over time in cities like Los Angeles as its urban population grows.

Highest Population Densities by US Metropolitan Areas

America has been transformed from a predominantly rural, agricultural nation into an urbanized one, and its cities are becoming more crowded than ever.

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A refugee is someone who is outside of their home, is fleeing war, harm or persecution and is looking for safety.

The Origins Of Refugees in the US

The United states is known for its welcoming mentality for refugees from around the world. We look at the top groups accepted by the country over the past 20 years.

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Top Countries On The Open Border Index

The top countries on the open border index are Singapore in the number one spot, Hong Kong in second and Sweden in third place.

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Assisted living facilities can become crucial when it comes to the care of elderly or disabled family members. Some have received bad press over the years due to malpractice, while many more others make residents feel at home.

Average Assisted Living Cost By State

Assisted living facilities can become crucial when it comes to the care of some of our family members. Some have bad reputation while others are known to be the best like the ones listed below.

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Operating engineers and construction equipment operators have the most dangerous jobs.

Most Dangerous Jobs By Fatalities

Discover below the 15 most dangerous jobs in the United States and why they are labeled as so dangerous.

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Strong holiday shopping numbers is often indicative of a strong economy.

Average Amount Spent On Christmas

Year-by-year consumer budgeting for Christmas holiday-related expenses in the U.S.

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Increasing levels of unemployment are beginning to put stress on countries with otherwise few employment issues, such as Austria and Finland.

EU Member States By Employment Rate

While Germany and Ireland boast low and decreasing unemployment rates in 2015, other EU countries such as Spain and Greece tell a different story.

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With roughly 84% of its citizens remaining rural, Uganda has one of the highest agricultural populations in both Africa and the world.

Rural Population By Country

Despite the global trend towards urbanization, the availability of agricultural work and levels of industrialization help explain why countries like Burundi and Nepal have remained largely rural.

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Destruction caused by multiple groups, including ISIS, have resulted in the absolute destruction of both home and life for over 100,000 Syrians since 2011.

War-Inflicted Casualties In Syria By Group

The number of casualties in Syria has been extremely high between the years 2011-2015, including innocent civilians, women, and children, and it continues to rise by the day as the ongoing rampages affect the whole of Syria and many of its neighbors.

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A lack of basic education in countries like South Sudan and Chad create serious related issues, such as illiteracy, discrimination, and a lack of economic opportunity.

Countries With The Lowest Primary Graduation Rates

In much of the developed world, secondary school and university graduations are landmark achievements. In other countries, however, even completing primary school is considered no small task.

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The vaccination of young children between the ages of 12 and 23 months is the most reliable method for ensuring the ultimate elimination of otherwise deadly transmittable diseases such as measles.

Measle Vaccination Rates By Country

The immunization of children from measles infections is one of the most important ways for countries to prevent the spread of the virus, but some countries have faced serious issues in ensuring the vaccination of their youth.

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Political violence, economic issues, and a low number of mandatory years of education cause several countries on the African continent to suffer from dismal rates of secondary school enrollment.

Lowest Secondary School Enrollments In The World

Over the years, several reports have indicated a wide gap between enrollment in primary and in secondary school among nations globally. This is particularly true among impoverished and war-torn countries on the African continent.

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One out of every five cars stolen in Washington State is done using a key left in the car by its own owner.

States With The Highest Vehicle Theft Rate

Washington, the United States’ 18th largest and 13th most populated state, bears the troubling distinction of having the highest rate of motor vehicle thefts.

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There are no fewer than four burglaries in the United States every minute, or one burglary every 15 seconds.

Burglary Rate By State

According to recent statistics, the United States has one of the highest absolute totals for annual burglaries in the world. Certain areas, however, feel the effects of burglary far worse than others.

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