States Where Wildfires Caused the Most Damage
The 2018 wildfire season has begun in devastating fashion, and 61 major fires burn uncontained across 12 states. over 760,000 acres — roughly the size of the entire state of Rhode Island — are…
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20 “Foreign” Foods That Are Really American
Cuisines all over the world adapt foods and techniques from other cultures. One of the most typical dishes of Japanese cooking, for instance, is tempura. But the Japanese learned how to deep-fry foods in…
The Most Heroic Dogs in America
We love dogs for a host of reasons. They’re fun, frisky, loyal, funny, affectionate, compassionate, and comforting. They’re also brave, a noble characteristic people have known about for thousands of years. There is evidence…
Most Popular Stores for Millennials
The 18 to 34 age demographic has long been the holy grail for advertisers and brands. Young adults are thought to have more disposable income and the potential to develop brand loyalty that will…
Most Forgettable Superheroes
Superhero movies generally have been box office gold for movie studios. When not adjusting for inflation, 22 of the 100 top-grossing movies of all time are superhero movies. With films such as “Avengers: Infinity…
States With the Most UFO Sightings
Humans have always observed their environment — from their immediate surroundings, to the skies, and beyond. While technological advancements have increased our powers of perception, the naked senses remain extremely limited. Commonplace observations by…
Top Selling Beers in America
Beer is big business in America. The combined impact that brewers, distributors, retailers, supply-chain partners, and related industries had on the U.S. economy was more than $350 billion in 2016, according to the Beer…
America’s Most Patriotic Brands
Companies adopt different brand images to market their products to consumers. Some adopt the health-conscious idea; some label themselves as wholesome, family-oriented; while others take the cool and hip approach. As Independence Day nears,…
America’s 40 Most Delicious Beers
Beer rules. It’s the third most consumed beverage in the world, after water and tea. It’s also our favorite form of alcohol: A Gallup poll last year found that 40% of American drinkers prefer…
States Where the Most People Still Live With Their Parents
In the United States, adulthood is a legal designation that generally means parents are no longer obligated to support their son or daughter. Adulthood begins at age 18 throughout most of the country —…
Best Horror Movies of All Time
Most audiences go to the movies in search of a thrill. While genres such as action and drama can offer excitement in their own right, no type of film is more thrilling than a…
Worst Horror Movies of All Time
Watching a good horror movie can be one of the most intense cinematic experiences a person can have. Horror films can create a visceral experience for the viewer, with levels of fear resulting in…
States With the Biggest and Smallest Governments
The organizational structure of state and local government varies heavily across the country. Public education, law enforcement, emergency services, public hospitals, and road maintenance are all largely funded by state tax dollars, and some…
The Most Stressed-Out City in Every State
Money and work are routinely the leading causes of stress in the United States, one of the richest and busiest countries in the world. More recent surveys of the American public have revealed concerns…
The World’s Rarest and Possibly Extinct Animals
The clock is ticking on many animal species that are threatened with extinction, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature is the timekeeper. The IUCN, one of the world’s foremost advocates for preserving…