America's 50 Favorite Actors Who Are Men - Stacker
WEBJames Earl Jones, who passed away in September 2024, was a versatile actor whose baritone voice and acting chops scooped up multiple accolades. Over his 93 years, Jones garnered an honorary Oscar, a Golden Globe, three Emmy awards, a Grammy, and multiple Tony awards for his roles on the Broadway stage.
30 victories for workers' rights won by organized labor over
WEBDecades of union reform work culminated in 2023 with historic contract victories for Teamsters and the United Auto Workers. In September 2023, President Joe Biden became the first sitting president to appear on a picket line, joining autoworkers in Michigan striking for higher wages. Stacker compiled a list of 30 consequential victories that ...
Best Colleges in America | Stacker
WEBThe 2024-25 school year has kicked off at colleges around the United States—and the number of students at campuses nationwide is growing. Undergraduate enrollment was up 2.5% in the spring, the second consecutive semester of growth, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.. As enrollment stabilizes following the …
Best Big College Towns in America | Stacker
WEBApr 3, 2023 — A port town, Jacksonville offers jobs in the transportation and shipping industries as well as the financial services field. #22. Nashville, Tennessee. The most highly ranked college in Nashville, Tennessee, is Vanderbilt University, home to around 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.
Steve McQueen: The Life Story You May Not Know | Stacker
WEBMar 22, 2023 — The actor's onscreen rebel persona matched who he was in real life. Born March 24, 1930, McQueen never quite escaped the damage of his volatile, unmoored childhood. He spent his adulthood ensconced in risky behavior and a life of excess, from fast vehicles and illicit substances to numerous, storied affairs.
Signature Dishes From 50 Countries Around the World | Stacker
WEBJan 5, 2021 — A thick custard-like curry called fish amok is the notable dish from Southeast Asia’s Cambodia. The sauce is a creamy mix of lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and coconut milk, and the fish is served in a banana leaf or coconut shell. Amok is the name of the cooking method of steaming food inside banana leaves. 10 / 50.
40 Military Terms and Their Meanings - Stacker
WEBChow down. Another one on the list you may already be using, this phrase is understood to have military origins. The literal meaning is to sit down and eat. "Chow" is a popular word for food for members of the armed forces and is used interchangeably with "mess." Both words lend themselves to dining places: "chow hall" or "mess hall."
#1 Rock Songs of the 1970s - Stacker
WEBSep 14, 2023 — - Artist: The Guess Who - Date entered at #1: 5/9/1970 - Weeks at #1: 3. A blues rock song, the perceived political messages from the lyrics of "American Woman" polarized listeners so much that First Lady Pat Nixon apparently asked the Guess Who not to perform the song when visiting the White House. Guitarist and songwriter Randy …
Most Popular Dog Breeds in America | Stacker
WEBFor 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but watch out, there's a new breed occupying the #1 spot. Stacker used the AKC's 2023 rankings, released on April 9, 2024, to compile the 100 most popular breeds out of the total 200. Data for last year's rankings come from the 2022 edition, released in 2023.
50 Card Games and the Stories Behind Them - Stacker
WEBStacker compiled 50 of the most popular card games that anyone can play with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. This list includes games from the aforementioned skill levels and genres, sourced and referenced from a number of game-enthusiast websites and storefronts like BoardGameGeek and PlayingCardDecks.com, and databases for games …