What Life Was Like in the Roaring Twenties
Now that we’re firmly into the 2020s, it might be time to take a look back at what America was like a century ago, during the fabled decade known as the Roaring Twenties. In…
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This Is the World’s Most Dangerous Country
What makes a nation dangerous? Is it war, crime, corrupt police, or perhaps an untrustworthy government? The question is impossible to answer completely because the reasons are so subjective. It may be safe to…
This Is the Car That Dealers Overcharge for the Most
Car demand in the United States is at extraordinary levels. Unfortunately, car supply is extremely low. A primary reason the appetite for new cars is so high is the pent-up demand from the COVID-19…
The Newest Ski Area in Every State
It’s January and that means ski season. Skiing and snowboarding are among the most popular winter sports in the United States. Fortunately skiers and snowboarders are well catered for in states that have mountains…
The Most Popular Car in Every State
Due to continuing COVID-19 fallout and a global microchip shortage, 2021 was another difficult year for the auto industry. U.S. vehicle sales hit roughly 15 million in 2021, well below the five-year average of…
COVID-19: These Are the States Fighting It Most Successfully
It has now been 55 weeks since the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine were sent out to states, kicking off the largest vaccination campaign in human history. As of January 6, 632,575,655 doses…
US Cities With the Lowest Rate of Break-Ins
Burglary — defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony — is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There…
This Is the World’s Safest Country
Scandinavian nations, especially Norway, often dominate lists of “best countries.” Most recently, Norway was named in the United Nations’ latest Human Development Index as the top nation based on quality of life. The World…
The Least Drunk City in Every State
Each year, alcohol misuse is directly linked to diseases and accidents that kill an estimated 95,000 Americans. Excessive drinking also costs the economy hundreds of billions of dollars annually, mostly in lost productivity. Excessive…
This Is the Most Dangerous Job in America
Some jobs are considerably more dangerous than others, according to the Injuries, Illnesses and Fatalities report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While farming, fishing, and forestry occupations had the highest fatality rate per…
National Parks With the Best and Worst Mobile Service
The National Park System comprises 63 national parks and over 350 national park sites that stretch over more than 84 million acres. Dotting across all states and U.S. territories, the sites range from large,…
American Cities Where Your Car Is Least Likely to Be Stolen
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, the…
This Is the Most Expensive Place to Buy Land
“Buy land. They ain’t making any more of the stuff,” said Will Rogers. The famous actor and comedian was right. (See which people own the most land in America.) The cost of real estate…
This Is the Worst City for Airport Layovers
The air travel industry has changed a great deal in a year. Air travel dropped close to zero during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Airports were empty and planes were grounded. Several…
This Is the Least Healthy State in America
Study after study tries to determine how the health of Americans differs by age, location, race, and access to health care, as well as health behaviors and circumstances like smоking, driving, and overeating as…