Most Popular Seafood Restaurant in Every State
We eat more and more seafood every year in America, including fresh, canned, and cured or smoked fish and shellfish. We ate 16 pounds of seafood per capita in 2017, according to the Fisheries…
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America’s Most Popular Governors
Governors are the most powerful elected officials in state governments, effectively serving as the chief executive. Unlike CEOs in the private sector, however, governors face re-election every few years — and for those who…
Places Sick and Tired of Tourists
People go to new places to explore charming villages, unspoiled beaches, and ancient architecture, all of which are threatened by overcrowding. The question is how do you deal with tourism’s dark side when it…
America’s 15 Favorite Cheeses
All cheese is basically the same thing: coagulated milk curds. The milk might come from cows, sheep, goats, water buffalo (as in Mozzarella di Bufala), even yaks or camels. (There is also plant-based vegan…
Coldest Inhabited Places on Earth
The coldest places on Earth are mostly found in areas where no one lives (or would want to live) — places like the tops of mountains and research stations in Norway, Russia, Canada, and…
100 Most Popular Musicians on Tour in 2019
Live music used to be the only kind there was. The earliest recorded example is thought to be a rendering of the French folk song “Au Clair de la Lune,” captured by a Parisian…
100 Best Movies of All Time
Whether we watch them at drive-in theatres (yes, they do still exist) or multiplexes, or on our TV sets, laptops, or smartphones, movies are a part of our life. They divert and entertain us,…
100 Worst Movies of All Time
“Sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry,” sang Sue Thompson back in 1961. Okay, but what do bad movies do? They make us cringe, nod off, guffaw (when we’re not supposed to), and sometimes just…
The Poorest County in Every State
For years now, each new month has brought news of job growth and signs of a strong economy. As of November 2018, 12-month wage growth reached its highest level in nearly a decade. Often…
The Richest County in Every State
Nationwide, the median annual household income is $57,652. It varies widely by state, from $42,000 in Mississippi to nearly $79,000 in Maryland. Despite these differences, each U.S. state — even the poorest — is…
Everything You Need to Know About Taking Probiotics
Taking probiotic supplements to reinstate the balance between good and bad bacteria, which coexist in the gut, and improve health is increasing in popularity. So much so that an estimated $2.5 billion was spent…
20 Influential People to Watch in 2019
The rise of social media, coupled with the profusion of other sources of information and entertainment, has greatly expanded the universe of those who influence our daily lives — what we watch, buy, listen…
States With the Best and Worst Schools
For many parents, one of the most important considerations when choosing where to live is the quality of the local school district. It is, however, very difficult to measure the quality and effectiveness of…
20 Stocks to Own for 2019
As investors look at portfolio picks for this year, they should consider a mix of major growth stocks and safe harbor securities.
How All 30 Dow Stocks Could Take the Market Up to 28,000
As 2019 unfolds, one question is likely on most investors’ minds: Is the bull market that began in March 2009 dead, or can it find its footing on less stable ground? Last year brought…