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This Is the Most Expensive City in the World

If you want to move to a new city without emptying your bank account, avoid Hong Kong—the most expensive city in the world according to a 2019 survey.

The History Behind 7 New York City Street Names

Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.

A Picturesque Region of Southern Italy Wants to Pay People $770 a Month to Move There

You’ll also have to open a business, which can be anything from a quaint seaside inn to an artisanal pet rock shop.

These Are the World’s 25 Safest Cities

In terms of infrastructure, health, cyber security, and personal safety, these 25 cities are the safest in the world, according to a new report.

The Band KISS Misspelled Cincinnati and Locals Are Having a Lot of Fun With It

KISS paid a visit to Cincinnati as part of their farewell tour, where they sold commemorative T-shirts with the city’s name written on the back ... except they spelled it "Cincinnatti."

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How Does Alberta, Canada, Stay Rat-Free?

Alberta is the only province in Canada that does not have any rats and is, in fact, the largest inhabited area on the planet that is rat-free.

Bielefeld, Germany, Is Offering $1.1 Million If You Can Prove the Conspiracy Theory That It's Not Real

Saying Bielefeld doesn't exist is a common joke in Germany, and now the city is offering a big prize to anyone who can find truth behind the statement.

The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.

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Catchy Jingle Aims to Raise Awareness Around the Fatbergs Clogging South Australia's Sewers

Fatbergs—lumps of trash and congealed grease that form in city sewers—are a nuisance. One Australian water company is tackling them with a catchy jingle.

Muncie, Indiana, Let Residents Pay Parking Tickets With Animal Shelter Donations—And It Was a Huge Success

Instead of paying parking tickets in cash, residents of Muncie, Indiana, were recently invited to donate cat food, kitty litter, and other pet supplies to pay their fines.

London Becomes World's First National Park City

London is still a bustling urban center, but as the world's first National Park City, it will invest more effort into improving and expanding its natural features.

Biking along the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

America's 25 Best Big Cities to Live In

Living in a rural area may offer peace and quiet, but big cities have countless virtues, too. Check out the best 25 big cities in the United States.

America's 25 Best Beach Towns

While having the beach at your doorstep may sound like an enviable, expensive luxury, it’s more attainable than you might think.

A skyline view of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour.

The 20 Most Expensive Cities for Americans Living Abroad

Thinking of moving abroad for work, play, or something else? See the list of most expensive cities for expats.

The 10 Best Cities in America to Celebrate the Fourth of July

Looking to take an Independence Day road trip? Why not head to one of these cities, where fireworks and festivities rule on the Fourth of July.

A skyline view of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

America’s 25 Most Undervalued Cities

Looking to settle down in a place where you can really stretch every dollar? Consider one of America's undervalued cities.

There Are 2373 Squirrels in New York's Central Park, Census Finds

Central Park in New York City is home to thousands of Eastern gray squirrels. Last year, a team of 300 volunteers counted them all.

Winner of Reynolds Wrap Contest Will Get Paid $10,000 to Sample the Country's Best BBQ

Reynolds Wrap is holding a contest to find a new Chief Grilling Officer to travel the country and sample barbecue ribs.

Mollusk Mania: Why New York City Could Have Easily Been Dubbed 'The Big Oyster'

New York City may be famously known as "The Big Apple," but it was once the home of America's most booming bivalve business.

15 Huge Facts About Big Ben

You may have snapped a photo of England’s most iconic clock, but how well do you really know the United Kingdom’s towering timepiece?

3D ‘Zebra Crossing’ Crosswalk Is Making Pedestrians in North London Safer

Around the corner from the site of The Beatles's famous Abbey Road album cover, a 3D crosswalk in North London is slowing down cars and making streets safer.

Boston-Area Students Convince their City to Install 3D Crosswalks

The new 3D pedestrian crossing outside Brooks Elementary School in Medford, Massachusetts uses an optical illusion to slow down drivers.

The 25 Happiest Cities in America

With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.

How Joseph Pulitzer Saved the Statue of Liberty

At one point in America's history, it seemed like the statue would end up in Philadelphia or San Francisco—or worse, be sent back to France. Then Pulitzer stepped in.

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