Melissa Wells

Rancho Cucamonga

afro-latina 🇲🇽, she/her, multimedia journalist 🗞️ | @northeastern alum | prev. @thisisinsider editorial partnerships fellow, news writer @blavityu

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Articles

10 Worst States for Drunk Driving, Ranked - Business Insider

Jan 2, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Melissa Wells

Montana was ranked the worst state for drunk driving in 2024.
The 20 Least-Safe States in the US, Ranked - Business Insider

Nov 16, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Melissa Wells

WalletHub released a 2023 study ranking the safest states in the US. Louisiana was ranked at the bottom of the list.
The 20 Safest States in the US, Ranked

Nov 11, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Melissa Wells

WalletHub released a 2023 report listing the safest states in the US, with Vermont scoring highest.
10 reasons why daylight savings is the worst

Nov 2, 2023 | africa.businessinsider.com | Zoe Miller |Melissa Wells

While "springing ahead" means more daylight in the warmer months and "falling back" means days wane in the cooler months, some people dread the time change. From sleep deprivation to seasonal affective disorder, here are 10 reasons why some people dislike DST.
The Most Expensive Places to Live in the US - Business Insider

Nov 2, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Melissa Wells

Twelve of the 20 most expensive places are in California, with San Diego topping the list compiled by US News & World Report.
What 12 famous monuments around the world looked like before they were built

Nov 1, 2023 | insider.com | Zoe Miller |Melissa Wells

Landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House looked different while assembled. It took an impressive 14 years for the Sydney Opera House to be completed. Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família in Barcelona remains a work in progress to this day. We know what famous landmarks look like today. But iconic structures like the Statue of Liberty and the Sydney Opera House looked a bit different while they were being assembled.
Safest Cities in the US: Ranked - Business Insider

Oct 13, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Melissa Wells

Nashua, New Hampshire, was named the safest city in the US by WalletHub.
Costco Versus Sam's Club: Which Store Has Better Halloween Candy

Oct 6, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Melissa Wells

An Insider reporter who visited both stores to compare their candy offerings found a lot more choice at Sam's Club but some better prices at Costco.
38 vintage photos that will make you laugh

Sep 29, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Zoe Miller |Melissa Wells

In 1984, a butler serves a meal to a table of dogs in a Knightsbridge restaurant to mark the launch of a new dog food.BIPS/Getty ImagesThese vintage photos show that laughter truly is a universal language. Plenty of hilarious moments have been perfectly captured over the years. From a dog in curlers to the Stooges slurping soup, these photos are sure to crack you up. Laughter is a universal language.
18 mind-boggling optical illusions you can find in nature

Aug 29, 2023 | news.yahoo.com | Melissa Wells |Frank Olito

This salt flat in Bolivia is perfect for creating optical illusions.iFerol/ShutterstockAll over the world, there are naturally occurring optical illusions that captivate spectators. Cloud formations can sometimes make it seem like there's an ocean or a UFO in the sky. Whether it is salt flats in Bolivia or rock formations in Arizona, nature never ceases to amaze. Everyone loves an optical illusion (even if they leave us completely stumped), and they're all around us in the natural world.