Cars So Hot They’re Out of Stock
For the first time since 2010, the number of automobiles sold in America dropped in 2017. Americans were more willing to hold on to older vehicles than in previous years, leading to a 1.8%…
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The Most Expensive Restaurant in Every State
It’s no news that eating out can be pricey. In America’s largest cities, a meal for two can cost more than a thousand dollars. While in other parts of the country, restaurants offer more…
100 Most Popular Country Music Albums of All Time
The roots of country music run deep in the soil of America. And, while the genre has changed dramatically since the days of the Carter Family, it is in many ways more popular today…
The Most (and Least) Healthy Countries in the World
The average life expectancy at birth worldwide climbed from 52.6 years in 1960 to 71.9 years in 2015. The improvement in global longevity is largely the product of healthier lifestyles and advances in medical…
100 Best Pop Albums of All Time
Pop music is deeply embedded in the fabric of American society. Whether it’s playing on the radio, television, or at the local shopping center, today’s top hits seem to be constantly blasting from speakers…
Worst City to Drive in Every State
Morning commutes are often frustrating for drivers and can be a huge drain on the economy. By one estimate, gridlock costs the U.S. economy upwards of $124 billion per year, and that number is…
The Happiest Countries in the World
Subjective well-being, or personal happiness, can depend heavily on country of residence. Western European and North American countries tend to have the happiest populations, while residents of countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle…
100 Most Popular Rock Bands of All Time
Rock and roll has been a huge cultural force since it burst upon the musical scene in the 1950s. Not only has it dramatically altered the evolution of popular music, it has influenced fashion,…
The Worst School District in Each State
Few public services in the United States contain such stark differences in quality as the public education system. While there are several school districts that spend more than $50,000 per student on education each…
50 Worst Movies Based on True Events
True stories provide as the basis for some of Hollywood’s greatest films. Films such as “Raging Bull,” “All the President’s Men,” and “Dunkirk,” show that audiences often desire little more than to see the…
50 Best Movies Based on True Events
Truth, it is said, is stranger than fiction — and Hollywood, it seems, has adopted the old adage. Film studios frequently turn to true life stories for movie inspiration. Filmmakers have based their movies…
Most Notorious Criminal in Every State
Every state has been stained by the notorious acts of criminals. Whether they are serial killers, terrorist bombers, school shooters, assassins, fraudsters, or kidnappers, the American public has an insatiable curiosity to try and…
States With the Highest and Lowest Taxes
Taxes are used to fund government services, infrastructure, and public works projects and are an unavoidable cost of citizenship. While all Americans are subject to the same federal tax rates, the taxes they pay…
Weirdest Tradition in Each State
Each U.S. state has its own history, a history that helped create and mold the state’s culture. Whether it is because of past events or influential people, each state also has traditions particular to…
The Best Movie Filmed in Your State
When we think of where motion pictures are filmed, California and New York quickly come to mind. Scenes shot at the Golden Gate Bridge and the Empire State Building have become iconic in U.S.…