The 50 Most Common Last Names in America
“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet asked that rhetorical question more than 500 years ago. This question still rings true today in 21st century America. Names tell a story – they can help shed…
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Shortest (and Longest) Living Dog Breeds in the World
While a good diet and regular exercise can lengthen and improve the life of any dog, the sad reality is that compared with humans, dogs do not live as long as people. Another somber…
Largest Native American Population in Every State
Thousands of years before Leif Erikson and Christopher Columbus arrived in North America, a different group of people came to the continent. While there are different theories as to how people first came to…
50 Most Outrageous Snowmen and Ice Sculptures Around the World
People like to display their art — and they will use almost any medium to create artistic displays. You’ve likely seen sand castles at the beach in the summer that are so elaborate that…
Best Places to Shop on Black Friday
Black Friday, the traditional start to the holiday shopping season, has lost its frenetic edge as holiday sales promotions creep into Thanksgiving, and some stores plan to open on Thanksgiving Day. Retailers such as…
Most Common Dog Breeds Found at Shelters
As much as Americans love their dogs, far too many of our canine friends end up abandoned at shelters. Most often, according to a study by the National Council on Pet Population Study and…
13 Cities Where People Are Proud of Their Communities
Americans are patriots. As Americans, we are not just proud of our nation, but often also of our state and the city in which we live. Still, residents of cities nationwide don’t always take…
The Most Evangelical States in America
Evangelicals are America’s most powerful religious affiliation. As a group, white evangelicals form one-fifth of all registered voters in the United States and make up one-third of all voters who identify or lean Republican.…
25 Largest (and 25 Smallest) National Parks
Interest in national parks has been soaring in recent years. In fact, total visits to U.S. national parks exceeded the population of the nation in 2016 alone. Exploring the wilderness, hiking through mountains and…
12 Companies Laying Off the Most Workers in 2017
In an era of fast fashion, fast food and fast internet, the old ways of doing business just don’t cut it. As more consumers shift to online shopping and business at many brick-and-mortar retailers…
20 Countries That Love to Vacation in America
When the world’s biggest entertainment and media industry highlights all aspects of American life, the United States naturally becomes the place to visit. Whether global travelers come to shop, relax, visit attractions, or see…
America’s Most Powerful Athletes
Being an elite athlete no longer means you are just a sports icon. While sports figures make a name for themselves on the field, their reach goes even further once they get online. When…
25 Largest Countries in the World
Mankind’s footprint grows larger than ever, with 7.5 billion people on the planet. The population is increasing because of rising birth rates in the developing world, improving health care and a decline in the…
25 Smallest Countries and Territories in the World
The world’s smallest countries and territories by population are also among the most remote. Many are island nations in the South Pacific, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Because many of these nations are…
30 Most Crowded Cities in the World
By 2050, 66% of the world’s population will live in urban areas. But what drives someone to leave a rural region to move to the big city? Most people choose to migrate for economic…
States With the Most and Least Cat Owners
When it comes to cats, it won’t take you nine lifetimes to see how popular they are in the United States. These typically furry and cuddly animals were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. Today,…
26 Most Dangerous Cities in the World
In a year of global protests, economic upheaval, leadership changes, and coups, some of the most dangerous cities of the world somehow got more dangerous. In the United States, there are approximately 5.3 homicides…