50 Most Dangerous Volcanoes in America
The ongoing eruption of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has devastated a large portion of the Big Island — the most southern island of the archipelago. Rivers of lava have inundated and permanently destroyed…
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100 Most Popular Musicians on Tour This Summer
Summer is a time for the outdoors, for leisurely nights, and for having lots of fun. It’s also the perfect season for concerts. Luckily for concertgoers in the United States, there’s no shortage of…
States Where the Most People Work for the Government
Since the economic recovery began in 2010, the private sector has added 16 million jobs. At the same time, however, the number of public sector jobs has remained static. As a result, government employment…
Most and Least Environmentally Friendly States
In 2017, the United States emitted over 6,200 metric tons of greenhouse gases, more than Russia and the entirety of Europe combined. The country is second only to China in emissions, but while China…
40 Most Successful Star Wars Actors
Star Wars has dominated at the American box office for the past 40 years. One-third of the country’s 15 top-grossing films of all time are Star Wars movies, and it is likely that future…
50 Most Well-Read Cities in America
According to the Pew Research Center, only about 1 in 4 Americans read a book in the last year. That statistic includes e-books and audiobooks, not just the printed word. While literacy is a…
Healthiest Communities for Retirement
Finding a safe and healthy community for retirement can enhance the quality of life for senior citizens. Just over 49 million U.S. residents are aged 65 years and older. According to the U.S. Census…
25 Cheapest Cars to Insure
Car insurance premiums have risen sharply in recent years, increasing by 33% between 2010 and 2016. And if owners are also paying off a car loan, insurance premiums, which well exceed $1,000 annually in…
States With the Best and Worst Early Education
The importance of proper nutrition, nurturing, and socialization during early childhood cannot be overstated. For many American families — single-parent and low-income families in particular — early childhood programs are only accessible through publicly-funded…
Most Popular Ice Cream Shop in Every State
Summer is practically here and that means ice cream season is underway. Sweltering heat waves will prompt long lines outside of a variety of ice cream shops, including old-style ice cream parlors and ice…
25 Most Popular Stores in America
Consumer spending is the primary driver of economic growth in the United States. After climbing for eight consecutive years, U.S. consumer spending hit an all-time high of $13.4 trillion in 2017. But it is…
States With the Most Premature Death
Life expectancy in the United States has fallen for two straight years, the first time this has occurred in more than half a century. The cause of this alarming trend is the sharp rise…
The Biggest Company the Year You Were Born
To succeed in the U.S. economy, companies must constantly adapt to changing conditions. Though some of the nation’s largest corporations — companies such as General Electric, Exxon Mobil, and Walmart — have always dominated,…
City With the Longest Life Expectancy in Every State
Life expectancy is considered a measure of progress in a society. In the United States, with life expectancy steadily rising since at least 1900, there is likely an expectation that people will live increasingly…
30 Most Beloved Billboard Music Award Nominees
Since the days of Elvis Presley, as television began to play an increasingly important role in a musician’s success, it’s been difficult to rise to stardom in popular music without also being considered cool.…