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The iPhone 8’s 15 Predecessors

The next generation of Apple’s iPhone is scheduled to debut tomorrow, 10 years after the first device was launched. The tech world is abuzz with reports that Apple will introduce the iPhone X —…

John Harrington · 9 years ago

25 Largest (and 25 Smallest) National Parks

Interest in national parks has been soaring in recent years. In fact, total visits to U.S. national parks exceeded the population of the nation in 2016 alone. Exploring the wilderness, hiking through mountains and…

Joseph Gedeon · 9 years ago

Least Obese County in Every State

Obesity is a serious epidemic in the United States. Over one third of the population has a Body Mass Index (BMI) score greater than or equal to 30, which is considered not just overweight,…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

21 Florida Cities at Risk of Wind Damage From Hurricane Irma

Nearly 8.5 million properties in Florida are at risk of wind damage from Hurricane Irma, according to CoreLogic, a provider of property information and data, in a report published Friday. CoreLogic said an estimated…

John Harrington · 9 years ago

27 Most Popular Emmy Nominated Shows

Each year the Emmy Awards are presented to “recognize excellence within various areas of television and emerging media,” according to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This is largely a formal type of…

Steven M. Peters · 9 years ago

States That Spend the Most on Lottery Tickets

Lotteries are hugely popular in the United States. In 2015, American adults spent $66.8 billion on lottery tickets, amounting to about $270 per adult. It’s not clear what drives such interest on a national…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

Bing Predicts: NFL Week 1 Games

The 2017 NFL season officially kicks off this thursday. What better way to start the season than with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots hosting the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2016 AFC…

Steven M. Peters · 9 years ago

Best and Worst Cities for Women

Gender inequality remains a matter of fact in the United States. Women earn roughly 80 cents on the dollar compared to their male counterparts. Many must overcome various stigma related to parenting responsibilities, gender…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago

50 Worst Summer Box Office Weekends

It wasn’t until the 1975 release of “Jaws” that summer blockbusters existed as we understand them today. Produced for $12 million, “Jaws” spawned a cultural event in which buzz around the film prompted audiences…

Steven M. Peters · 9 years ago

Worst Cities to Raise Children

In a country as large and diverse as the United States, not all areas are equal when it comes to raising children. While the number of factors that can affect a child’s development is…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago

48 Jobs With Six-Figure Salaries

The average American worker earns just under $50,000 annually. While relatively few families, and even fewer individuals, earn over $100,000 a year, Americans employed in some professions are far more likely to make the…

Thomas Frohlich · 9 years ago

Most Famous Band From Every State

The United States is one of the largest exporters of modern music. The world loves to listen to American music — most of the top-selling global artists of all time are American. Many of…

Mike Sauter · 9 years ago

Best and Worst Car Brands of 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Fiat division has been fading in the United States for some time as sales have declined and the brand’s reputation has eroded. Fiat’s reputation was further tarnished when the brand ranked…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

Cities Americans Are Abandoning

Moving to a new city can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life. Similarly, migration can have a significant impact on an area’s economy. With hundreds of thousands of people relocating within the…

Thomas Frohlich · 9 years ago

25 Worst Tasting Beers in America

Personal taste, by definition, is largely subjective. But when it comes to beer, while everyone may have a different favorite, there is broad consensus on which beers are the worst. 24/7 Wall St. examined…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago