Cities Where the Most People Own Their Homes
Owning a home is a big part of the American dream for many people. But buying a house is becoming harder, and more than three-quarters of Americans now feel that renting is cheaper, according…
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The Best Ice Cream Parlor in Every State
According to the International Dairy Foods Association in its report on ice cream sales and trends, about 1.4 billion gallons of ice cream and related frozen desserts (like gelato and sorbet) were produced in…
50 British Words and Phrases Americans Just Don’t Get
“England and America,” George Bernard Shaw may or may not have once said, “are two countries separated by the same language.” He may have been exaggerating a bit. The differences between American and British…
These Companies Are Buying Thousands of American Cars
Individual buyers have always represented the bulk of U.S. car sales. While this is certainly still the case, corporate customers buying fleets of vehicles may be becoming increasingly important. Cox Automotive estimates that corporate…
The Fastest Growing and Shrinking State Economies
The pace of economic growth in the United States slowed to 2.1% in the sec ond quarter, down from 3.1% in the first three months of 2019. The relatively modest second quarter growth was…
Cruise Ships vs. the Environment: Their 10 Costliest Offenses
Ah, cruising the seven seas — exotic ports, beautiful sunsets, bracing sea air, endless buffets, celebrity chefs, world-class bars, casinos, live music, sparkling swimming pools, and much, much more, all a million miles (or…
17 Surprising Similarities Between Humans and Dolphins
For thousands of years, people have been fascinated by dolphins. In ancient times, seafarers developed a relationship with these aquatic creatures. Dolphins were playful, intelligent, and social. They’re mammals and they bear their children…
Cities With the Best Weather
Everyone has different weather preferences. Some people enjoy the crisp, cool air of an autumn morning, while others look forward to a hot summer day so they can go to the beach. But nearly…
Largest Rainforests in the World
It’s hard to talk about the rainforests without an abundance of superlatives and mind-boggling statistics coming in to play. Within these unique environments exist a 300-mile-wide river (the Amazon), the most orchid species in…
Top Grossing Movie Franchises of All Time
Among this summer’s biggest blockbusters so far have been the recently released “Toy Story 4” and “Spider-Man: Far from Home.” Hollywood has a long tradition of producing “franchise films” — related motion pictures released…
How Many Dolphins Are Left in the World
Given their migratory behavior, it is difficult to count the total population of dolphins on the planet. Dolphins are warm-blooded, air-breathing mammals that belong to the order Cetacea — derived from the Greek word,…
Hardest States to Find Full-Time Work
The U.S. job market is in a period of unprecedented growth. The number of working Americans has increased for 105 consecutive months — a record streak. This coincides with an even longer period of…
Cities Adding the Most Jobs
The U.S. economy added 224,000 jobs in June 2019, far exceeding economists expectations of 140,000 new jobs. The better than expected June jobs report marks 105 consecutive months of jobs growth — the longest…
52 Coldest Places on Earth in the Dead of Summer
Much of the United States just endured the hottest temperatures of the year, with many states sweltering in 100-degree-plus weather. Washington, D.C., posted temperatures of 110 degrees on July 21, and the heat was…
10 Cities Where Incomes Are Shrinking the Fastest
Per capita income in the United States rose by 1.8% in 2017 to $48,684 in 2017, the third straight annual increase. Per capita income growth was seen all across the country, and while per…