Where People From Illinois Are Moving to the Most
Illinois was among the hardest hit states by the COVID-19 pandemic, posting among the higher GDP declines and job losses in 2020. While the state real GDP grew at a 6.8% annualized rate in…
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The Real Names of the Most Famous Rap and Hip-Hop Artists
While a handful of famous rap and hip hop artists have opted to use their real names on stage — Talib Kweli and Kendrick Lamar, to name two — it is far more common…
American Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas
If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas this year, you might want to head to upstate New York. There’s a 48.4% probability that snowflakes will fall on Dec. 25 in Rochester and a 44.9%…
Where People from New Jersey Are Moving to the Most
New Jersey, the most densely-populated state, has been one of the states people have been fleeing rather than flocking to during the pandemic. According to United Van Lines’ National Migration Study, New Jersey topped…
Boys and Girls Names That Are Disappearing the Fastest
Naming a baby is one of the most fraught decisions a couple makes. Should they go with a traditional moniker or a distinct one to separate their child from everyone else? In the past,…
Chain Restaurant Menu Additions for the Holidays
Chain restaurant menus constantly evolve, with new items being added and slow-sellers being dropped, limited-time specials being alternated in and out of availability, and seasonally themed offerings appearing at certain times of the year…
Where People From Texas Are Moving to the Most
Texans have long had a reputation for taking pride in their state’s size and its notable place in U.S. history. A few weeks after declaring independence from Mexico in 1836, the state’s forces defeated…
The Most Covered Artists of All Time
Some musicians have created timeless classics that are inviting to sing — whether you’re an extremely talented professional or an intoxicated karaoke participant. Many of the artists whose songs have been most covered are…
Where People From Ohio Are Moving the Most
Citing 2019 Census Bureau statistics, Cleveland.com estimates that one in three native Ohioans no longer reside in the Buckeye State. That means that 3.7 million former inhabitants now live outside Ohio, compared to the…
20 Festive Christmas Dinner Ideas
Every year when Christmastime rolls around, there’s always one question on our minds: What’s for dinner? Whether you eat it on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, whether it’s dinner for two or a big…
The Best Target Deals in December
Black Friday has already come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the deals are over. Christmas is rapidly approaching and with it comes the time for buying all sorts of presents for loved ones…
America’s Largest Glaciers and Icefields
Glaciers, rivers of ice, thousands of years old, that move slowly through mountain ranges, fueled by gravity and their own weight and dynamics, are found on every continent except Australia. Formed by abundant snowfall,…
Highest Grossing Original Films of All Time
The two most common criticisms leveled against Hollywood are that everything is either a remake or adaptation and that studios are obsessed with box office returns. While both these things may be true, original…
Where People From Florida Are Moving to the Most
With its low taxes, year-round sunshine, and access to beautiful beaches, Florida ranks as the top spot for newcomers. Move.org reported that Florida was the number one destination in 2020 for people pulling up…
The States That Have the Most Reckless Drivers
With about 287 million registered vehicles on U.S. roads — most of them private passenger cars — accidents are an unavoidable reality of modern life. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a high number…
The Most Hated Pro Wrestling Champions of All Time
Pro Wrestling is a spectacle filled with heroes, villains, unexpected twists, betrayals, and lots of violence. Professional wrestlers are both performers and athletes. They take the hits and perform insane moves and acrobatics all…
20 Biggest Blowouts in Sports History
Sports fans love nail-biting, down to the wire games. Two evenly matched teams going head to head can turn into all-time classics. Matchups like the 2016 World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago…
The Cost of Getting Married in America’s Largest Cities
The most expensive wedding in modern times took place in 2004, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The wedding of Vanisha Mittal, daughter of Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, and investment banker…
American Cities With the Most Unusual Weather This Year
Unusual weather and temperatures, especially heat, are key indicators of climate change. Climate change’s effects on the natural world and the human environment are most consequential to life on Earth. While there have been…
The Complete List of Books Becoming Movies in 2022
Many of the best (and for that matter worst) films in cinematic history have come from original screenplays — scenarios conceived specifically for the screen — but they’ve always been drawn from other genres,…