12 Worst States for Lyme Disease
Though it is not one of the most feared infections in the United States, Lyme disease is a debilitating, sometimes fatal infection passed to humans by infected blacklegged ticks. There were more than 29,500…
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America’s Fastest Growing Cities
U.S. population growth hit an 80-year low of 0.6% year-over-year in 2018. The slowdown in growth — an already familiar phenomenon in some of the world’s most economically advanced countries — is largely attributable…
Highest Paid CEOs at America’s Largest Companies
Chief executive officers are the highest-ranking — and often highest-profile — employees of any company or organization. They are also usually the highest paid. There are even some major companies where CEOs make over…
The Most Famous Band Formed Each Year Since 1957
In 1957, four boys from Liverpool got together to form one of the most popular rock bands of all time — The Beatles. With each member contributing a special something, the group ushered in…
Artists With the Most No. 1 Hits
Releasing a No. 1 hit song is a dream for all musicians working in popular music. And while tens of thousands of songs have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 — the music industry’s…
America’s Fastest Shrinking Cities
U.S. population growth hit an 80-year low of 0.6% year-over-year in 2018. The slowdown in growth — an already familiar phenomenon in some of the world’s most economically advanced countries — is largely attributable…
Every Kentucky Derby Winner Since 1990
Horse racing’s most prestigious event, the Kentucky Derby, will be run for the 145th time on Saturday, May 4. It is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the United States since it…
50 Fastest Horses in Kentucky Derby History
Horse racing’s most prestigious event, the Kentucky Derby, will be run for the 145th time on Saturday, May 4. The Derby is one of the great sporting events in America, drawing 150,000 fans to…
Poorest Town in Every State
Home to just 4% of the world’s population and nearly 25% of global economic activity, the United States is one of the richest countries in the world. Despite the concentration of wealth in the…
The Cities With the Healthiest Diets
Most Americans’ eating habits are discouraging. Only a quarter of the population eats the recommended amount of vegetables, fruits, dairy, and healthy oils, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In…
Is Pluto a Planet Again?
Pluto and astronomers have had a complicated relationship over the last couple of decades. If you went to school between 1930, when the icy object was discovered, and 2006, you may even still think…
30 Largest Worker Strikes in American History
American labor unions in recent years have made headlines by striking to demand better pay and working conditions. Teachers unions in at least seven states went on strike in 2018 and 2019. There are…
Scandals That Shocked Hollywood
When it comes to Hollywood, entertainment can be found both on and off the screen. Show business thrives on rumors, gossip, and celebrity news, driven by the industry’s big stars and magnetic personalities. For…
Movies With the Biggest Weekends Ever
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie franchise made history once again with the release of the record-smashing film “Avengers: Endgame.” The movie had the highest grossing debut of all time, grossing $357 million domestically…
Worst Trades in Sports History
Professional sports teams use trades to improve their roster and prepare for the future — whether by trading a few key players to push an above-average squad to become a championship contender, or by…