The Most Popular Cocktail in Every State
Cocktails have been around for a long time. The first written mentions of “cocktail” as a beverage appeared in the early 1800s, and legendary bartender Jerry Thomas published his seminal “How to Mix Drinks,…
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The City Where Your Car Is Least Likely to Be Stolen in Every State
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…
25 of the Best Motivational Workout Quotes
The holidays at the end of the year can be a tricky period for staying in shape. It’s a time for celebrating with family and friends, and that often involves consuming too much delicious…
This Is the State With the Most Hate Groups
A year after the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, over 700 suspected participants have been arrested, with more than 150 pleading guilty as of December 2021. Some of…
Companies Bankrolling Congress Members Who Didn’t Certify the Election
One year has passed since a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol and disrupted the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Though the election results were ultimately affirmed by former Vice President Mike Pence…
States Where the Most People Are Vaccinated
As the omicron variant spreads and new daily cases of COVID-19 hit new highs in the United States, the national vaccination effort is as urgent as it ever has been. So far, an estimated 206,581,659…
This Is the City in Every State Where COVID-19 Is Growing the Fastest
The U.S. has reported more than 54.9 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as of January 4. There have been more than 819,000 reported deaths from COVID-19-related causes — the highest death toll of any country.…
The City With the Fewest Break-Ins in Every State
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…
American Cities With the Lowest Rate of Larceny Theft
Of all the most serious crimes tracked by the FBI — known as Part I offenses — larceny is by far the most common. There were 4.6 million cases of larceny-theft reported in the…
States Getting the Most COVID-19 Vaccines From the Federal Government
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 4, 614,411,815 doses…
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…
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…
Worst SNL Hosts of All Time
The sketch-comedy show “Saturday Night Live” has been a television institution on late Saturday night since 1975, making it one of the longest-running shows in American television history. One of the features of the…
Famous Brands That Will Disappear in 2022
The U.S. economy is in the midst of one of its most turbulent periods in history. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for many businesses to operate, and soaring inflation has made…
The Poorest Town in Every State
The effects of COVID-19 on American workers — unemployment, reduced incomes, and even a falling into poverty for many — are all too familiar in many parts of the United States. And some parts,…