Judy Garland’s Greatest Movies, According to Data
Judy Garland, who helped lift America’s spirits during the later stages of the Depression in the 1930s and continued to turn in strong performances into the ‘40s and ‘50s (plus a few in the…
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The Richest Town in Every State
The United States is large enough that even what defines wealth varies greatly from place to place. (How wealthy was the 1% each year since 1976.) For example, it takes a median annual household…
Cities Where Americans Pay the Lowest Rent
Rents in the United States hit a record high in April, according to real estate listing site Realtor.com, with rents rising 16.7% compared to the previous year alone. In contrast, over the previous five…
Most Educated Cities in the Country
Even before hundreds of thousands of students deferred college as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, enrollment in higher education in the U.S. had declined 11%, from 20.5 million in 2011 to 18.2 million…
Countries Doing the Best Job Handling COVID
The war in Ukraine, inflation, the volatile stock market, and other new troubles have been front and center in people’s minds, but although the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a back seat, it is still…
This is the US Navy’s First War Ship
The Age of Sail was a period from the late 16th century to the mid 19th century where ships were used for trade, travel – and fighting in wars. Though it took some time…
Worst Movie Remakes of All Time
Hollywood often stands accused of eschewing original ideas in favor of established intellectual property and the worst movie remakes don’t do the town any favors. While predominant among horror films, the trend ultimately leaves…
The World’s Biggest Asset Management Firms
Despite the stock market doldrums since the beginning of the year, the pandemic has been generally good to investors. The S&P 500 finished 2020 up over 16% and 2021 with a near 27% return.…
This Is the County With the Highest Wage Growth in America
Inflation is surging at a historic pace in the United States. Goods and services are 8.3% more expensive, on average, than they were at this time last year. In most of the country, rising…
States Where the Unemployment Rate Is at an All Time Low
Just two years after the COVID-19 pandemic sent the U.S. jobless rate soaring to an all-time high of 14.7% in April 2020, the job market has largely recovered. As of April 2022, the unemployment…
Counties Where the Most People Need Food Stamps
Inflation has driven up the prices of nearly all goods and services, including necessary items such as groceries. The cost of a gallon of milk is up 25% compared to pre-pandemic prices. According to…
States With the Most Veterans
Young Americans enlist in the armed services for many reasons, including learning new skills, getting physically fit, and getting financial assistance to pay for college. One of the most common reasons, however, is to…
25 Weird-Looking Foods That Taste Amazing
Aged black eggs and sea-going worms – these and other delicacies from around the world may seem like they’re only fit for the most fearless gourmands. And some exotic fruits look so strange, you…
This Is the State Where the Temperature Is Rising the Fastest
Global warming has become a critical part of the conversations about the future of humanity. Temperatures in some parts of the world have risen so much these areas have become barely habitable to humans.…
States Where Poverty Is Much Worse Than You Think
The U.S. poverty rate stood at 11.4% in 2020, up 1.0 percentage points from 2019, according to Census Bureau estimates. This marked the first increase after five consecutive yearly declines. According to the most…