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 Best Countries at Computing in 2026

Which Countries Have the Best Computing Skills?

Key Takeaways:

  • Eight of the world’s top 10 education systems for computational problem-solving are in Asia.
  • Macao leads with 572 points, followed by Singapore (563) and China’s Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang regions (560).
  • The United States ranks 15th with 513 points, above the OECD average of 500.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, students’ ability to solve problems using logic and computational thinking is becoming increasingly valuable.

Ranked: The Most and Least Common Birthdays in America

How Common Is Your Birthday in America?

Key Takeaways

  • Eight of America’s 10 most common birthdays fall in September, reflecting a strong seasonal pattern in births.
  • Major holidays are among the least common birthdays, a pattern that may partly reflect the scheduling of planned deliveries around these dates.
  • December shows a striking contrast: Christmas Day is the rarest regularly occurring birthday, while December 28 ranks sixth most common.

Have you ever wondered how many people share your birthday?

Mapped: How Many Starbucks Stores Are in Each Country?

Where Are Starbucks Stores Located Around the World?

Key Takeaways:

  • Starbucks operates 41,304 stores worldwide, with the U.S. and China accounting for roughly 61% of locations.
  • China added 797 stores between Q3 2024 and Q3 2026, the largest increase of any country.
  • Malaysia recorded the biggest decline (-136 stores) amid consumer boycotts and growing competition.

From major cities to smaller markets, Starbucks has built a global presence spanning nearly 90 markets.

Ranked: Countries That Visit the Doctor Most Often

Which Countries Visit the Doctor Most Often?

Key Takeaways

  • South Koreans see a doctor 18 times a year on average, more than four times as often as Americans (4).
  • Sweden (2) and Finland (3) rank near the bottom partly because nurses handle more of their routine care.

How often do you visit the doctor? Depending on where you live, the answer could be a few times a year or more than once a month.

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