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Best States for an Active Lifestyle

Many people aspire to be healthy, and good habits, including being physically active, can help. But there are certain obstacles that may prevent a person from maintaining a consistently active daily routine, and one…

Hristina Byrnes · 4 years ago

Celebrity Agave: 20 Stars With Tequila or Mezcal Brands

When many celebrities achieve a certain level of fame, they start thinking about alternate ways to use their star wattage to bring in some income. And in recent years, it’s become increasingly popular (and…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Metro Areas With the Biggest Pandemic Population Increase

When the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head in 2020, it upended just about every aspect of the everyday life we had become accustomed to. Schools and businesses shut down, social distancing became de…

247patrick · 4 years ago

This Is the Most Dangerous State for COVID-19

It seems that worries other than COVID-19 are occupying Americans these days – the economy, the war in Ukraine, and most of all inflation. The pandemic seems to have taken a back seat, perhaps…

247patrick · 4 years ago

What Americans Guess Wrong the Most About America

When it comes to the size of certain subgroups — Hispanics, gun owners, or even vegans —  Americans in a recent survey wildly overestimate their numbers in the United States. To identify what Americans…

John Harrington · 4 years ago

States Where the Most People Are Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine

According to public health experts, vaccines are one of the best ways to protect against the continued spread of COVID-19 and reduce the likelihood of severe symptoms. Still, many Americans remain hesitant. According to…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

America’s Best Industries for Customer Satisfaction

The American Society for Quality defines customer satisfaction as the measurement of how happy consumers are with a company’s products, services, and capabilities. A simple definition, but harder to accomplish in a time when…

247patrick · 4 years ago

The 25 Best Episodes of ‘Friends,’ Ranked

It has been nearly 18 years since the last episode of “Friends” aired on NBC and the Emmy-winning sitcom is still wildly popular. During the decade the show aired it launched many hairstyles and…

Hristina Byrnes · 4 years ago

18 of the Most Famous Car Brands That No Longer Exist

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures took a toll on U.S. auto sales, which declined 16% in 2020 compared to the previous year. But while most brands will likely recover as the country opens…

Mike Sauter · 4 years ago

Best Tequilas and Mezcals of the Year

According to the Distilled Spirits Council, mezcal and tequila made up the second-fastest-growing spirits category in 2021, with sales climbing 30% compared to 2020. They’re also the second best-selling spirits category overall, after vodka.…

247patrick · 4 years ago

Cities Where Property Crime Is Falling

The U.S. property crime rate fell for the 19th consecutive year in 2020 – a bright spot in an otherwise bleak year defined largely by the COVID-19 pandemic and a historic surge in deadly…

Sam Stebbins · 4 years ago

Cities Where Rent Takes the Highest Share of Income

Rents are skyrocketing in many metro areas, according to the February Rental Report from Realtor.com. The median rental price in the 50 largest metro areas reached a new high of $1,792 in February, up…

247patrick · 4 years ago

25 Best Cities for Brunch Lovers

There’s something so alluring about the concept of brunch. Just the word alone conjures images of rolling out of bed on a sunny weekend morning (or early afternoon), moseying over to your favorite restaurant,…

247patrick · 4 years ago

20 Brands That Lost the Most Value in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong brand in times of economic crises. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, the percentage of the population who trust private businesses fell from 59% in…

Evan Comen · 4 years ago