Most Affordable Places to Buy a House in the Northeast
House prices are always a hot topic — a house is the biggest purchase most people will ever make, the most important asset they will ever own, and of course the place where they…
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Zip Code With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State
The COVID-19 pandemic sent the U.S. unemployment rate to 14.8% in April 2020, its highest level since the Great Depression. Normally, such an economic shock would result in a spike in the national poverty…
Most Expensive Housing Markets in the Northeast
Anyone who’s shopped for a home recently is probably well aware of the tight U.S. housing market. Even before Covid-19 spurred millions of Americans to relocate — just as the cost of building new…
The Biggest Company the Year You Were Born
To succeed in the U.S. economy, companies must constantly adapt to changing conditions. Though some of the nation’s largest corporations — companies such as General Electric, Exxon Mobil, and Walmart — have always dominated…
This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. Smoking has been identified as a contributing factor to numerous and very serious health problems, including several cancers, heart disease, and respiratory…
The 50 Biggest Disney Flops of All Time
The Walt Disney Company, popularly known as Disney, is an entertainment powerhouse. It was founded almost a century ago and was originally synonymous with animation, but diversified into live-action films, television, and theme parks.…
This Is America’s Fastest Growing County
Based on the 2020 U.S. census data, America grew more slowly in the past decade than at any time in over half a century. Over the 10 years since 2010, U.S. population growth barely…
The 35 Best Restaurants in the South
The U.S. Census Bureau defines the American South as encompassing some 16 states and the District of Columbia. That includes a vast swath of the nation, from the northeastern border of Delaware (almost on…
Most Affordable Housing Markets in New York
We’re all familiar with those pandemic-era stories of New Yorkers fleeing the city for rural and suburban enclaves, trading small apartments for bigger ones where they can work remotely. For that reason, the number…
Most Affordable Housing Markets in Florida
Ah, Florida — land of hurricanes, alligators and sinkholes, but also land of heart-stopping natural beauty, glorious beaches and … no state income tax. The state has been one of the hottest real estate…
The Longest-Running Primetime Shows of All Time
Considering that more than three-quarters of new TV shows are cancelled after only one season, series that have beaten the odds and gone on for decades are a rarity. But a handful of prime-time…
The City Hit Hardest by Extreme Poverty in Every State
There are an estimated 39.5 million Americans living below the poverty line, which, in the lower 48 states, is an annual income threshold of $12,880 for an individual and $26,500 for a family of…
The Most Eco-Friendly Teams in the NFL
NFL stadiums are massive structures that have the population of small towns on gameday. These behemoths take considerable energy to use. Some are domes that need to be lit and heated or cooled. Others…
Most Affordable Housing Markets in Texas
Texas, the Lone Star State, is known for its cattle, its oil, its Tex-Mex cuisine — and its low cost of living. Sure, residents put up with a lot of ultra-hot weather, but they…
The World’s Best Sour and Wild Beers
Beer is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and sour beers have been making a comeback as a favorite type of beer among beer lovers. The sour taste in the beer…