The KFC Capitals of America
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is the world’s second-largest restaurant chain (as measured by sales) after McDonald’s, with more than 24,000 restaurants (as of 2019) in more than 150 countries — almost 4,000 of them…
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This Is America’s Most Dangerous City
What does crime look like in America, based on FBI statistics for 2020? The rate of violent crimes per 100,000 people in the United States rose for the first time since 2016. The homicide…
The City With the Lowest Assault Rate in Every State
Cases of aggravated assault spiked by 12% in the United States in 2020. The increase, which was the driving force behind the 5% year-over-year uptick in the overall U.S. violent crime rate, pushed the…
This Is How Many People Have Died From COVID-19 in Each State
Since the first death attributable to COVID-19 was reported in the United States on Feb. 29, 2020, an estimated 776,505 Americans have died — and that number continues to grow every day. Adjusting for…
The Most Hated Pro Wrestling Champions of All Time
Pro Wrestling is a spectacle filled with heroes, villains, unexpected twists, betrayals, and lots of violence. Professional wrestlers are both performers and athletes. They take the hits and perform insane moves and acrobatics all…
The Best Movies Predicting the Future
Futuristic movies have been a cinema staple for nearly as long as movies have been around, with 1902’s “A Trip to the Moon” widely regarded as the first ever science fiction film. Ever since,…
The Burger King Capitals of America
Burger King is one of the best-known fast food chains in the country. Although it is smaller than McDonald’s, a higher percentage of its restaurants are in the United States and the “Home of…
The Town With the Highest Assault Rate in Every State
Cases of aggravated assault spiked by 12% in the United States in 2020. The increase, which was the driving force behind the 5% year-over-year uptick in the overall U.S. violent crime rate, pushed the…
COVID-19: These Are the States Fighting It Most Successfully
It has now been 50 weeks since the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine were sent out to states, kicking off the largest vaccination campaign in human history. As of December 2, 578,263,565 doses…
20 Biggest Blowouts in Sports History
Sports fans love nail-biting, down to the wire games. Two evenly matched teams going head to head can turn into all-time classics. Matchups like the 2016 World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago…
This Is America’s Most Dangerous Town
There are relatively few major yardsticks most Americans use when they consider where to live. Are there good jobs in the area? How is the education system? Are there recreational areas nearby? Is the…
These Are The 26 Jobs You Are Most Likely to Quit
Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers. In a continuation of what has been dubbed “The Great Resignation”, some 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September 2021, an all-time high that broke…
The City With the Smallest Income Gaps in Every State
The United States has some of the highest levels of income and wealth inequality in the world. U.S. Federal Reserve data shows that the wealthiest 10% of Americans control $93.8 trillion, more than double…
The 21 Greatest Two-Sport Stars Ever
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was the unanimous AL MVP in 2021, after starring as both a batter and a pitcher throughout the season. The two-way sensation crushed 46 home runs while also…
The Best Classic Movie Released Every Year Since 1950
What is the best classic movie over the last 70 years? Using the audience and critics’ aggregate scores from the film and television review/aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, 24/7 Tempo has compiled a list of…