30 Best Beers in America
Pliny. Heady Topper. King Julius. If you’re a beer nerd, these names can automatically trigger some serious longing. In the past decade or so, a golden age of American beer has seen hundreds of…
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Counties Where It Takes the Longest to Get to Work
The share of Americans working from home skyrocketed during the pandemic. A recent Gallup study found that 45% of full-time workers in the United States – and two-thirds of white-collar workers – were doing…
States Where the Most People Own Their Homes
The American housing market took off during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The homeownership rate – or the share of housing units occupied by their owner – jumped by 2.6 percentage points…
The Cities With the Highest Rent
U.S. home sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic – hitting a 15-year high of 6.1 million in 2021. The spike in demand, coupled with declining inventory, have put upward pressure on housing prices. Renters…
The World’s 25 Most Popular Cocktails
Alcoholic beverages – originally in the form of beer – have been around since approximately 7000 B.C. Cocktails have a more recent history. The origin of the term is a bit murky, but the…
This Is America’s Oldest Car Brand
Car companies drop brands and models that do not sell well, although such decisions are rare. Ford, one of America’s oldest car brands, has persevered by constantly changing. The company has recently stopped selling…
This Is the State Where New Cancer Cases Have Fallen the Most Since 2000
The leading causes of death have remained about the same for over a decade. In 2020, COVID-19 changed that. It was the third largest cause of death that year as it included 350,831. The…
States With the Highest Number of COVID-19 Cases
The omicron variant brought new daily cases of COVID-19 to all time highs in the United States. Though omicron appears to have peaked, the virus is still spreading. Since the first known case was…
The Best (and Worst) Draft Pick in Each NFL Team’s History
Now that the 2022 NFL Draft has concluded, football fans are brimming with anticipation. After all, their favorite team may have just selected a future superstar that could put them over the top in…
Cities With the Longest Commutes
The share of Americans working from home skyrocketed during the pandemic. A recent Gallup study found that 45% of full-time workers in the United States – and two-thirds of white-collar workers – were doing…
Cities Where Car Theft Crimes Are Dropping the Fastest
Motor vehicle theft, one of the most serious offenses tracked by the FBI, is on the rise in the United States. There were a total of 810,400 motor vehicle thefts nationwide in 2020, up…
Retailers Americans Are Most Likely to Regret Buying From
We all know at least one “difficult” gift recipient within our family or social circles, the person who requires much more thought and deliberation than usual to successfully buy for. The fear of being…
This Was the First State Admitted to the Union
The United States seemed to start in stages. The Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on July 4, 1776. The name “United States of America” became official…
Metros Where Families Pay the Most for Child Care
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents with children under the age of 18 left the workforce. With schools across the country shifting to remote learning, it made more financial sense for many parents to…
Colleges With the Most First Round NFL Draft Busts
Football fans are no doubt already getting excited to see the players selected in the 2022 NFL Draft suit up for their favorite teams. Though they may not know much about the players their…