Best Places to Retire in Every State
Americans spend decades preparing for retirement, which is seen by many as a well-earned break following nearly a lifetime of work. Baby Boomers — people born from 1946 to 1964 — started turning 65…
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The Cost of a Wedding in Every State
When planning a wedding, the couple and their families want to make the ceremony and reception a memorable celebration of love — and whoever is financing the event often spares no expense to make…
How Many Wild Tigers Are Left Around the World?
Tigers are unlike any other cat species. Whether it’s because their roar can be heard as far as two miles away, their stripes are as unique as every human’s fingerprint, or because they symbolize…
States Producing the Most Renewable Energy
Demand for energy has skyrocketed in recent decades in the United States, driving up total electricity production by well over 700% since 1950. Today, over half of all electricity in the United States is…
Replicas of Iconic Landmarks and Where to Find Them
We’ve all heard that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” And when it comes to replicas of our architectural and cultural history, there is a lot of flattery going on. From the Eiffel…
These 25 Countries Make Up Almost All of US Tourism
Hollywood does a pretty good job at making the United States an attractive place. Some of the most popular movies and TV shows are filmed or set here, and they often highlight the American…
The Year Every Team Won Their First Championship
There are few thrills that sports fans enjoy more than watching their team hoist the championship trophy. Fans of long-suffering franchises dream of the day when their team shakes off its past woes and…
Most Dangerous Cities in the World
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the world's 50 most dangerous cities -- the ones with the highest murder rates -- as reported by El Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad Pública y la Justicia Penal (The…
Places Where Your Visit Could Double the Population
It may be stifling living in a small town where everybody knows your name, but imagine living in a town so small you’re the only resident. Using decennial census data, 24/7 Tempo compiled the…
The Biggest Cruise Ships in the World
When it comes to vacation getaways, the concept of the sea cruise is a fairly new phenomenon. It was well into the 19th century before the idea took hold of travelling the seas for…
Best Summer Flicks You’ve Never Seen
For many Americans, summertime is prime movie season. With long days and free time to burn, the movies have become a go-to choice for beating the heat or riding out rainy summer afternoons. And…
America’s Richest Beach Towns
Each year, tens of millions of Americans journey to our nation’s coasts to enjoy the many beautiful beaches. Beaches offer natural beauty, enjoyable climates, and opportunities for countless physical activities involving both sand and…
Jobs With the Best and Worst Job Security
According to a recent Gallup poll, 18% of American workers are worried about losing their job — down from a peak of 31% in 2009 in the wake of the Great Recession. American workers…
Worst City to Live in Every State
Quality of life is subject to countless quantitative and qualitative factors — not the least of which is environment. While living in one of the best cities to live in every state by no…
States Lifting the Most Children Out of Poverty
Since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the “war on poverty” in 1964, the share of U.S. children living in poverty has been cut in nearly half. According to analysis from the D.C.-based think tank…