Companies With the Most (and Least) Female Leadership
Despite the strides women have made, stereotypes persist and gender equality is slow coming. As of 2016, a woman earns just above 80 cents for every dollar a man receives — about 20 cents…
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Jobs With the Highest Divorce Rates
Have you ever considered your job as a threat to your marriage? In some occupations, divorce rates can be astonishingly high. A recent report shows working in some occupations may wreak havoc on one’s…
The Least Healthy City in Every State
The United States spends more on health care than any other country, yet ranks just 42nd in life expectancy. Health care expenditure per capita in the United states reached $9,990 in 2015, more than…
Least Obese County in Every State
Obesity is a serious epidemic in the United States. Over one third of the population has a Body Mass Index (BMI) score greater than or equal to 30, which is considered not just overweight,…
States That Spend the Most on Lottery Tickets
Lotteries are hugely popular in the United States. In 2015, American adults spent $66.8 billion on lottery tickets, amounting to about $270 per adult. It’s not clear what drives such interest on a national…
The Average Cost of a Date in Each State
Whether you’ve been dating for several months, married for years, or are going on a date with someone for the first time, an entertaining and romantic outing can be appreciated by all. And in…
18 Airlines That Are Constantly Delayed
Air travel is stressful for many people, and not just because of fear of flying. More and more flights seem overcrowded — even when they’re not actually overbooked — with less elbow room and…
Quirky Foods Invented Since 1920
How particular is your palate? Would you be willing to try a food that’s out of the ordinary? What do you identify as a quirky food? 24/7 Wall St. tracked down what we thought…
10 Best Indoor Dog Breeds
In New York, America’s largest city, many people live in small apartments. Yet more people have dogs than cats, according to the New York Economic Development Corporation. A small apartment clearly doesn’t mean you…
10 Smartest Dog Breeds
Dogs seem capable of being remarkably smart, whether they are shepherding flocks of sheep, quickly learning new tricks, or reading our moods and our minds. But different breeds have different abilities, and some are…
America’s Fastest Growing First Names
Thank goodness parents have at least nine months to decide on a name for their baby girl or boy, because the options are truly endless. And just as times change, names do too. Some…
States Where People Are Having the Most Babies
Ever wonder which states are contributing the most to our ever-expanding population? Or the ones that are contributing the least? Of course, generally, a state’s population size matters most — the larger the size…
Fast Food Chains With the Best (and Worst) Service
Whether you’ll admit it or not, you — like almost everyone else — have probably eaten a meal or grabbed a quick coffee at one of the many fast-food restaurants in the United States.…
The Most Common City Names in the US
Ever wonder if the name of your city is the only one of its kind in the country? Chances are it may be, given that of the 19,335 U.S. cities 15,538 have unique names.…
17 Health Hazards You Want to Avoid This Summer
Kids and adults alike crave the sweet summertime. School’s out and family activities are in order, with trips to the beach, water parks, the local swimming pool — you name it. But that beautiful…
States Where People Love Dogs the Most and Least
Whether you’re a canine lover or feline fanatic, one thing’s for certain: Dogs and cats are the most popular pets in America. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 36.5% of households have a…
The Most Commonly Spoken Foreign Languages in Each State
One of the most remarkable aspects of the United States is its diversity, as a myriad of different cultures and ethnicities mix together every day. Still, the cultural mix is different in each state…
50 Best Beers in America
The 15th annual Best Beers in America survey conducted by Zymurgy magazine was released earlier this month. The new ranking ended the eight-year reign of Russian River Brewing Company’s double IPA Pliny the Elder…
Most Popular Dog Breeds
Dogs have been our friends for over 10,000 years. Whether you prefer a small pup, like a Chihuahua that comfortably fits in the nook of your arm, or a gentle giant like the Newfoundland,…
The Most Popular Baby Names of the 1800s
If you had to guess what the most popular names were in the late 1800s, you’d probably dream up out-of-date names such as Virgil and Elmer, or Eula and Blanche. While each of those…