America’s Drunkest States
Each day, at dinner tables and social gatherings across the country, millions of adults enjoy alcohol responsibly. Moderate drinking — defined as two standard drinks per day for men and one standard drink for…
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The State Where the Most People Are Quitting Their Jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the August State Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, which tracks job openings, hire rates, layoffs, and what it terms as “quits” — employees who leave voluntarily.…
This Is the Top City Americans Are Moving To
Americans have gone through a period of extraordinary mobility — and the top city Americans are moving to is Sarasota, Florida. The high costs of living and real estate prices in major coastal cities…
The Least Obese Metro in Every State
Recent public health crises, namely the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic, have overshadowed a longer-standing problem in the United States — obesity. Since the early 1960s, the share of American adults under age…
The 20 Worst Episodes of Dexter, According to IMDb
For eight seasons, viewers followed the saga of Dexter Morgan — a forensic analyst living a secret double life as a serial killer. He was taught by his adoptive father to act out his…
America’s Most Stressed-Out Cities
Big cities have many attractions as centers of business, arts, and entertainment, but they also have their downsides, including congestion, poor air quality, crime, and lack of employment opportunities, especially in certain neighborhoods. These…
This Company Produces the Most Plastic Waste in the World
While some forms of plastic break down in 20 years, others take as long as 500. Millions of tons of plastic make their way into oceans each year. The company that produces the most…
This Is the Biggest Animal in the World
When people think of the biggest animals, their minds often go to those that lived 100 million to 200 million years ago, known by scientists as the Mesozoic Era period. According to Britannica, some…
US Cities With the Longest Life Expectancy
Life expectancy is one of the most important and commonly cited indicators of population health — and in the United States, life expectancy is falling at a historic rate. According to the Centers for…
These Are the Zip Codes with the Most UFO Sightings
There has been a lot of interest in unidentified flying objects since the Office of the Director of National Intelligence delivered an unclassified report to Congress titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” in July.…
America’s Most Sleep Deprived Counties
Sleep is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night — and falling short of this…
What Military Parades Used to Look Like in America
Americans like parades, like the ones that show of their ethnic identity and origin or the pride parades of the LGBTQ community that take place in June — where a global pandemic is not…
US Counties With the Smallest Income Gaps
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…
Can You Answer These Real Jeopardy! Clues About Country Music?
After the death of its iconic host Alex Trebek, “Jeopardy!” featured a string of celebrity hosts, not always with the same success. Still, the trivia show remains one of most beloved primetime game shows…
The Best Schools in America’s 50 Largest Cities
Parents want the best for their children, including the best school experience. This, of course, includes getting good grades and performing well on state and college entry exams, but that is not all. Students…