States Where Lightning Strikes the Most
As children, often nothing seems scarier than thunder and lightning. Where you live, though, makes a difference as to how many lightning storms you’re likely to endure. Some parts of the United States are…
All Work
247patrick
The Last Slaveholder in Congress from Every State
We tend to think of slavery and the Civil War as our distant past, and in some respects both are. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves on Jan. 1, 1863, and the 13th Amendment…
The Most Famous Dogs of All Time
Creating a manageable list of famous dogs is no easy task. Even before dogs became internet famous, there was a lengthy roster of canines who leaped into our imagination, making us laugh and cry…
Where the World’s Bananas Come From
Bananas are big business. They’re the most widely consumed fruit in the world aside from tomatoes – which, let’s admit it, are only considered fruits by botanists and sticklers – and hence are also…
This Is America’s Best Steakhouse
Steak, for better or worse, has become a staple of the diet of millions of Americans. Alongside the evolution of cattle shipments from ranches in the western United States after the Civil War, steakhouses…
States With the Biggest Bullying Problem
The American Psychological Association defines bullying as “aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort.” Such behaviors can take the form of physical contact, verbal attacks, or other…
Where People from Hawaii Are Moving to the Most
Who would ever want to leave Hawaii? With its lush mountains and ocean breezes it’s truly a paradise. Yet some Hawaiians are saying goodbye to the Aloha State. Does the state have one of…
America’s Luckiest — and Unluckiest — States
Is there a correlation between the state where you live and how lucky you are? It might. It might seem that way. Your chances of dying in a car crash or other accident; your…
Countries Where People Have the Highest Average Net Incomes
Salaries differ massively across the globe and highlight how much or little people live on to get by. Several different factors affect salaries including work opportunities available in a country, a country’s level of…
Where People from Alaska Are Moving to the Most
World Population Review ranks Alaska as the coldest place to live in the U.S. The Last Frontier State averages a temperature of 26.6° F. Yet during the winter months, the temperatures drop as low…
What It Costs to Attend America’s Best Private Colleges
The necessity of earning a four-year degree has propelled many students and their parents into massive debt. According to U.S. News & World Report, the average bill for Annual undergraduate tuition: at private colleges…
The Biggest Food and Drink Flops in Recent History
It seems as if certain foods and drinks have been around forever, and always will be: Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Heinz Ketchup, McDonald’s hamburgers, Oscar Mayer wieners. But for every household staple, there’s a…
The Strangest Car Designs of All Time
After a down year, the auto industry seems to have come roaring back, with car companies enticing buyers with some interesting new offerings. A few of these, however, may be too “interesting” for some.…
States With the Most and Fewest Wineries
Historically speaking, the United States is new to the wine game. Remains of a winery discovered in Armenia have been dated to around 4100 B.C. and the first winery in France was established in…
Where People From Louisiana Are Moving to the Most
Louisiana may be rich in natural resources like oil and gas, seafood and soybeans, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the state’s population grew by only 2.7% over the past decade — to…
The Best Small Cities for High-Tech
The term “high-tech” is hard to define, but it means a lot more than “tech” in the Silicon Valley sense. According to the Workforce Information Council, the high-tech sector includes any industry that employs…
The Oldest Town in Every State
Some of America’s oldest continuously occupied settlements have evolved into booming cities that continue to grow, while others have seen their heyday pass but still retain their history and charm. Many of the country’s…
Most Devastating Natural Disasters in America in 2021
The overwhelming consensus among climate scientists is that global warming is radically changing weather patterns. Heat waves are more prolonged and intense, storms are stronger and more frequent, and floodwater is pouring into new…
25 Worst Cities to Walk Your Dog
Fast traffic, narrow sidewalks, and not a single pedestrian crossing in sight; some neighborhoods are not only unpleasant places to try to walk your dog — they’re downright dangerous. Without a huge back yard…
Familiar Brands You Won’t See at This Year’s Super Bowl
The price of Super Bowl ads continues to climb despite a continuous decline in viewers over the past five years. This year, a 30-second ad is going for around $6.5 million, nearly $1 million…