America’s Largest City Parks
“Urban park” may seem to be a contradiction in terms. When you think of a city park, you likely picture a small, flowering lot squeezed between two skyscrapers. It’s natural to think that, because…
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States Where the Population Has Grown the Most Since 1880
Americans over the past century have followed the old adage about “Go West, young man.” Beginning just after the turn of the 20th century, the West’s population soared, growing from nearly 7.1 million in…
The Most Expensive Materials on Earth
On a daily basis, we interact with hundreds or thousands of materials that range in complexity from the water we drink to the OLED screens on our smartphones. The development of new materials can…
You Can Buy a Home for Under $100,000 in These American Cities
While COVID-19 kept many people at home for another year, more than seven million households moved to another county in 2020 — almost half a million more than moved in 2019. Over the same…
This Is How Americans Spend Their Time
What do Americans do with their time? Occasionally, we all find ourselves getting into bed at night and wondering where the day went. It didn’t feel like a lazy day — but what really…
The Best Coffee Shops in the West
When you’re in the mood for an expertly-made cup of coffee, do you carefully brew it yourself? Head to your local Starbucks? Grab a cheap cup from the nearest convenience store? If you’re like…
The Saddest Restaurant Closings of 2021
The pandemic sounded the death knell for many of America’s most famous restaurants. Among the casualties in 2020 were such iconic institutions as K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen in New Orleans, Manhattan’s “21” Club, and the…
What Income Level Is Considered Middle Class in Your State?
Median household income numbers offer a good measure of how American families are faring economically — and for the first time in years, many U.S. households saw a drop in earnings, based on recently…
The Drunkest Place in Every State
It’s easy to see why humans like to drink. Sipping wine, beer, or a mixed drink occasionally releases endorphins, natural opiates that calm us and uplift our mood. After a stressful day at work,…
The Best Independent Coffee Shops in the South
The coffee shop has become so much more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee on our way to work over the years. The best ones are homes away from home,…
Best Independent Coffee Shops in the East
When you think of a great coffee shop, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a small counter where you can sit and enjoy a perfectly pulled espresso. Or a cozy couch where you can…
25 American Names Popular for the First Time
Many parents aim to give their child a name that will set them apart from the thousands of Johns and Jennifers in their classrooms and on their playgrounds. But they also don’t want a…
How the Population of Every State Has Changed Since 1880
When analyzing population shifts in the U.S., we tend to focus on larger trends of how many and where. For example, according to the 2020 census, all regions of the country recorded population growth…
The Most Popular Giant Dog Breeds in America
America loves dogs. More than 63 million families have chosen to take care of at least one four-legged furry Fido. A lot of consideration goes into the decision of what dog to adopt. The…
The 30 Most Inspirational Movies of the Last 100 Years
Ever since the first movies were made more than a century ago, they have given people something to cheer about. Many films go even further, inspiring viewers to make a difference. Oftentimes, depending on…
The Best Independent Coffee Shops in America
Over the years, the coffee shop has become much more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee on our way to work. The best ones become like second homes, with coffee…
Fastest-Growing (and Shrinking) Clean Energy Jobs
Clean energy is a growth industry, and increasingly so, but the COVID-19 pandemic year of 2020 saw the clean energy workforce shrink by 3.73% from the previous year, according to preliminary data from the…
The Best Dive Bar in Every State
Restaurants have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of them have gone out of business for good. Bars have had it even worse, though. Restaurants tend to be larger than bars and…
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2022
Hollywood laid an egg in 2020, but a happier ending may be written in 2021. To halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus, moviegoers avoided large venues like movie theaters and some film houses…
This Is the Worst Movie of All Time
There are a number of “best movies” lists. The most famous is probably the American Film Institute’s “100 Years–100 Movies”. The online movie and TV review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes has a “100 Best,” too.…