Sports Teams Running out of Fans
Each year, tens of millions of Americans pour into arenas, parks, rinks, and stadiums to see a professional sporting event in one of the four major American sports leagues — the NFL, NBA, NHL,…
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Where You’ll Pay the Most in Electric Bills
Many Americans dread having to pay their electricity bills, especially in the summer. Keeping the lights on, phones charged, and air conditioning running is an expensive but necessary cost. In most states, people pay…
Summer Getaways We’re Losing to Climate Change
When people think of vacations, many picture warm waters and white sandy beaches. Some think of hiking through beautiful forests. Others prefer to spend their time off seeing preserved artifacts and wonders created by…
Best and Worst Cities for Nurses
Nurses are some of the most important and sought after workers in the U.S. labor force. There are nearly 3 million registered nurses in the United States, accounting for 2.0% of total employment. Despite…
Richest Countries in the World
As more wealth is created in the world, more of it is concentrated among the richest people in the richest countries. The combined gross domestic product of countries for which there is data adds…
States Where the Most People Still Live With Their Parents
In the United States, people are legally considered adults after turning 18. This is the age when people are expected to head out on their own, either by joining the workforce or continuing their…
States Profiting the Most From Sin
U.S. law allows Americans to engage in certain activities that are known to be risky and unhealthy. Every day, Americans enjoy vices like smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, and gambling. Taxes imposed on these activities…
Most Overpaid Athletes in Pro Sports
When a player like Kawhi Leonard leads a team all the way to the championship — and wins, his $23 million a year salary certainly seems worth it to management, and to fans. The…
College Majors With the Lowest Unemployment
High school students go to college with the hope of obtaining a degree that would allow them to get a lucrative and fulfilling job in the future. While many students follow their passion, others…
States With the Most Mortgage Debt
A home is the largest purchase most Americans make in their lifetimes. The typical American home now costs over $200,000 — significantly more money than most people have on hand. This disparity means that…
Greatest Golfers in PGA History
As the greatest golfers in the world tee it up for the 2019 U.S. Open at the world-famous Pebble Beach course in California, they aren’t just chasing a trophy and the $12.5 million purse…
How High Are Beer Taxes in Your State
Summertime is the season of the suds, when Americans typically increase their intake of beer as they spend more time outdoors at the BBQ grill, cheering in baseball stadiums, sitting poolside or at the…
The Ocean Pollution Crisis
Ocean waters cover more than 70% of the Earth’s surface. The oceans play a vital role in regulating temperature, and they provide food for animals and people alike. Yet the oceans face several major…
Athletes Who Played for Their Biggest Rival
After watching their franchise’s star athlete play for years, fans can develop an emotional attachment to them. But sports is ultimately a business, so athletes have to do what is best for themselves and…
How Much You Need to Make to Be in the 1% in Every State
When considering such economic indicators as unemployment and GDP growth, the United States appears to be in a period of near unprecedented prosperity. Yet these figures do not tell the whole story because much…
Why the World’s Oceans Are in Big Trouble
The world’s oceans, which are all really just one large body of water surrounding the continents, are in trouble. Humans have filled the sea with tons of plastic, caused the water temperature to increase,…
Greatest Players Who Never Won a Championship
Winning a championship is the ultimate goal in sports — and the most difficult one to achieve. Many great athletes put up impressive statistics and earn personal accolades, but never achieve the team goal…
Countries With the Widest Gaps Between Rich and Poor
In American politics, the issue of income inequality comes up frequently. As wealth continues to concentrate at the top — now the wealthiest 10% of American households control nearly 75% of household net worth…
25 Hardest Teams to Root For
Watching a beloved sports team win a championship is one of the great joys in life, as years of cheering — and suffering — with the team finally pay off with the ultimate prize.…
Richest Town in Every State
Home to just 4% of the world’s population and nearly 25% of global economic activity, the United States is one of the richest countries in the world. This wealth tends to cluster in certain…