31 October

Halloween 5UX

Five light-hearted Halloween films, picked so the only thing that jumps out at you is a pumpkin. No gore, no jump scares — just ghosts with better comic timing than most comedies.

Ranked: The World’s Oil Reserves by Region

Where Are the World’s Largest Oil Reserves?

Key Takeaways

  • The Middle East holds nearly half (48.3%) of the world’s oil reserves, totaling 870.9 billion barrels.
  • Venezuela alone accounts for about 86% of Central and South America’s oil reserves.
  • Canada holds approximately 82% of North America’s oil reserves, largely due to its vast oil sands deposits.

Oil remains vital to global transportation, industry, and trade, making the location of its reserves strategically important.

Where Each U.S. State Gets Its Tax Revenue From

How the 50 States Generate Their Tax Revenue

Key Takeaways

  • Property taxes are the largest individual tax category in 25 states, including Florida, Texas, and New York.
  • Washington collects nearly half of its combined state and local tax revenue from general sales and gross receipts taxes.
  • Delaware stands out for license taxes, reflecting its role as a legal home for businesses.

From paychecks and purchases to homes and businesses, states rely on different combinations of taxes to fund public services.

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