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…
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What Is Your Team’s Chance to Win the Super Bowl?
With just one week left in the NFL regular season, the playoff picture is nearly set. Most teams have either clinched a spot in the playoffs or been eliminated from the postseason. Yet there…
American Cities With the Lowest Burglary Rate
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…
Cities With the Lowest Larceny Theft Rate in America
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…
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…
This City Has the Most Expensive Water in the World
Water has become a precious commodity worldwide. In many places, drought has dried up the water supply. And in places where water is plentiful, it can sometimes be surprisingly expensive. The city with the…
The Best Beer in Every State
Wine and beer have been competing for the title of America’s favorite drink for many years. And depending on the survey you look at, the answer may vary. There is no doubt that both…
This Is the Largest Car Company in the World
There was a time when the car universe seemed to revolve around Detroit’s “Big Three” of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. The U.S. car market was by far the largest in the world, much…
The Most Miserable Cities in America, According to Residents
Truth to be told, almost anyone would rather live in Malibu — the pristine California city overlooking the Pacific — than in Detroit, with its vacant homes, high poverty level, and shrinking population. Recently,…
The Cheapest City to Buy a Home in Every State
A surge in demand for homes in the United States, in addition to limited housing inventory, has created a sellers market unlike anything seen in recent memory. Homes are now selling faster than ever…
The Counties With the Most UFO Sightings
Reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have increased in recent years, and some parts of the country have proven to be particularly hospitable to strange things in the sky — or at least…
The 50 Drunkest Counties in America
Each day, at dinner tables and social functions across the country, millions of adults enjoy alcohol responsibly. Moderate drinking — defined as two standard drinks per day for men and one standard drink for…
25 Cities Americans Are Flocking To
Millions of Americans relocate each year, whether to find work, go to college, move to a retirement destination, or for another reason. The year 2020 was no exception. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast…
The 30 Most Popular National Monuments in America
In the summer travelers usually flock to national parks. National monuments, however, are less-crowded alternatives that often shine a light on the history of the U.S. Many of the country’s most popular national monuments…