Best Independent Coffee Shop in Every State
When you find yourself with a hankering for an expertly-made cup of coffee, what’s your go-to? Do you carefully brew it yourself? Head to your local Starbucks? Grab a cheap cup from the nearest…
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This Is America’s Fastest Shrinking State
A new U.S. Census Bureau study presents extraordinary population figures. The Census’ Vintage 2021 report shows that America’s population rose by only 0.1%, or 392,665, between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2021. That…
The Top Trending Christmas Movie in Every State
For many Americans, Christmas time means gathering with family around the TV and watching classic holiday movies. Over the years, Hollywood has produced Christmas movies that are romances, action flicks, animated kids films, and…
States Where the Most People Are Vaccinated
With the threat of the Omicron variant looming, the national COVID-19 vaccination effort is as urgent as it ever has been. So far, an estimated 204,578,725 Americans have been fully vaccinated, or 62.5% of…
Population Growth in America’s Largest Cities Since 2000
In 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the United States had a population of 281.4 million people. By 2020, that number had increased to 331.4 million. Almost every major city experienced substantial growth…
What Is Your Team’s Chance to Win the Super Bowl?
Week 15 of the NFL season was one of the strangest in memory. Multiple games were postponed due to a rash of positive COVID-19 tests among players in a few teams, and the league…
American Cities Losing the Most Time to Traffic Congestion
Traffic congestion is a real quality of life concern. It means time wasted for drivers and passengers, clogged streets and roads in neighborhoods and cities, missed meetings and flights, and a decline in air…
See How Much Sugar Is in These Popular Holiday Beverages
Sugar is bad for you. Or, maybe it’s not. Like salt and fat, the debate about how much sugar people should eat ranges from “it’s good for quick energy” to “it is a primary…
States Getting the Most COVID-19 Vaccines From the Federal Government
It has now been 53 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 December 21, 606,309,295 doses…
States Getting the Most COVID-19 Vaccines From the Federal Government
It has now been 53 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 December 21, 606,309,295 doses…
Countries That Generate the Most Plastic Waste
Plastics, plastics, everywhere — and a lot of the plastic products we use and discard end up as waste in our landfills and waterways. The American Chemistry Council recorded 35.7 million tons of plastic…
American Cities With the Most 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…
The 50 Best Action Movies of All Time
On the surface, action movies are all about the adrenaline pumping fights, explosive shootouts, unkillable warriors and hopeless causes, with a little romance and comedy sprinkled in. Some follow classic battles between good and…
20 Dogs That Stay Puppies the Longest
Americans love dogs, there’s no doubt about that. It’s estimated that the dog population in the United States is almost 80 million, and that 44% of households have a dog. We typically get dogs…
Biggest One-Hit Wonders Who Are Still Making Music
You might see the words ‘one-hit wonder’ and picture a short-lived career, whereby an artist lands on the charts and then all but disappears. The very term is negative in connotation, suggesting that an…