The World’s Most (and Least) Competitive Economies
Gross domestic product, or GDP, is the standard metric used to measure the size of a country’s economy. GDP alone, however, does not paint a complete picture of a nation’s economy and is not…
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Teams That Have Never Won a Championship (And How Close They Came)
The dream of any sports fan is to watch their favorite team win a championship. But for many fans, this dream is never realized. Each existing team across the four major U.S. sports leagues…
Most Popular Grocery Store In Every State
There are over 36,000 grocery stores in the United States. While some are smaller, independent stores or specialty outlets that focus on groceries from a certain area, Americans tend to buy the bulk of…
Players With the Best Final Seasons in Sports History
There’s an old adage in sports that says Father Time is undefeated. No matter how great athletes are at their primes, there will come a day where they are no longer able to perform…
These 25 Cities Have Grown the Most Since 2010
The U.S. population has grown significantly since 2010, from 308 million to just over 321 million, a 13 million increase, or a 4% increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. To…
These 25 Cities Have Grown the Most Since 2000
The U.S. population has grown significantly since 2000, from 281.4 million to just over 321 million, a 39.6 million increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. To determine the fastest growing…
The Worst Teams to Win a Championship
Any team that wins a championship needs the right mix of coaching, talent, and toughness. But while sports fans laud teams like the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls or 1972 Miami Dolphins that have gone down…
The Most Exciting Playoff Series of All Time
After months of the regular season grind — with players and fans sharing the ups and downs — there is nothing sports fans look forward to than the playoffs. While the NFL plays one…
Greatest Athletes Who Served in the US Military
Being a professional athlete seems like a dream job to many. The fame, praise, and huge paycheck would be enticing to anyone. But throughout the history of American pro sports, some players have left…
The Word of the Year Says a Lot About American History: Here’s Every One Since 1990
The English language is constantly evolving. As communities absorb different cultures and new ideas emerge, people develop more accurate ways to express themselves. This has been the case for centuries, as slang terms have…
Las Razas de Perro en Todo El Mundo Que Viven Más y Menos Tiempo
Los dueños de perros harán lo que sea para que sus amigos peludos de cuatro patas estén felices y sanos. Los mileniales gastan más de $1.200 al año en sus mascotas, y la mayoría…
These Are the Best Cities for Sports Fans
Being a sports fan can be tough. With at least 30 franchises in each league vying for a title, fans almost always end a season disappointed, or even heartbroken. But that can make the…
Greatest Teams in the History of Every Sport
Hundreds of teams have competed in America’s four major sports leagues for more than a century. Every year, one team wins its league championship and makes its claim as one of the best ever.…
Las Razas de Perro en Todo El Mundo Que Viven Más y Menos Tiempo
Los dueños de perros harán lo que sea para que sus amigos peludos de cuatro patas estén felices y sanos. Los mileniales gastan más de $1.200 al año en sus mascotas, y la mayoría…
100 Most Valuable Brands in the World
Having a strong brand recognition can help sell products or services. But certain brands have become much more than that — they have become so ubiquitous that they are an integral part of the…
Cities With The Lowest Poverty Rates
The United States is in the midst of its longest period of job growth in history. The total number of jobs in the country has increased for 108 consecutive months, driving down the unemployment…
Greatest Coaches of All Time
All of America’s professional sports teams are loaded with talent. The drafts for the NHL, MLB, NBA, and NFL are designed to make sure that even the worst teams have a better chance at…
Teams that Play the Dirtiest
All professional athletes have one aspect in common — competitiveness. It is impossible to make it in pro sports without having a strong desire to compete and succeed with your teammates. While this aggressiveness…
The Most Educated City in Every State
A larger share of Americans than ever before have gone to college and earned a degree. According to data released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau, 32.6% of Americans 25 or older have…
Most Valuable College Football Teams
College football is an amateur sport, but it is also a big business. Athletic departments across the country raked in billions of dollars in revenue over the past few years. That money comes from…