States Spending the Most and Least on Gambling
Gambling is becoming legal in more states and in different ways as of late. With online betting and the rising popularity of fantasy sports and sports betting, there are more ways than ever to…
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The Labor Laws Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know About
While they may not agree on much, both pro-unions and right-to-work advocates would agree that workers should have legal basic rights in the workplace. Most Americans agree workers should be paid at least the…
How April Fool’s Is Celebrated in 18 Countries From Around the World
People have two missions on April Fool’s Day — to play a prank on someone else and to not fall victim to one. Gullibility is not a quality to advertise on April 1 of…
The Most Iconic Job in Every State
Few decisions in life are as consequential as choosing a career. Yet one’s career path may be less of a choice than many of us realize. The job market in any state is shaped…
The Best Practical Jokes of All Time
Everybody loves a good practical joke — prankster as well as those who tend to fall for the joke. The former finds satisfaction in having pulled off a trick, while the latter frequently experiences…
States With the Most Dangerous Roads
Around 40,000 Americans died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States last year. That preliminary estimate comes from the National Safety Council, a public safety and health nonprofit. While fatal accidents have become…
Attractions That Are Being Destroyed by Climate Change
Hottest years on record, storm surges never seen before, Antarctica breaking apart iceberg by iceberg, hurricanes that practically wipe out coastal cities — these and other climate events are shocking communities around the world,…
6 Extreme Desert Floods Around the World
Early this year, Chile’s Atacama desert — the driest desert in the world — experienced an extremely rare rainfall, which resulted in flooding that left six people dead. Defined by their aridity, rainfalls are…
Most Religious County in Every State
As guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution, the United States government was founded on the principle of separation of church and state. The First Amendment also protects the individual’s right to practice…
Rappers With the Most Hits
R&B/hip-hop music is the most popular genre in the U.S. since it overtook rock in 2017. Its influence has become so great that it spread to nearly all other popular genres, from rock to…
The Cities With the Best and Worst Commutes
Traveling to and from work is no fun – it may even be the worst part of one’s day. While people taking the train or the bus may have some entertainment options because they…
The Most Dangerous (and Safest) Cities for Bikers
Riding a bike in the city can be scary. If you’ve ever done it, you’ve probably had at least one close call — it comes with the territory. In 2016, 840 cyclists were killed…
Colleges with the Most March Madness Wins
Andy Lyons / Getty ImagesMarch Madness is one of the most exciting times in a sports fan’s year. During the NCAA Tournament, anything seems possible — from buzzer beating shots to Cinderella teams making…
Worst Cities to Drive in the World
Ride-hailing apps and services available at a touch of a button are making drivers’ lives miserable. Traffic is worse than ever, especially in big cities. The number of cars on the road is rising,…
States Volunteering the Most
Volunteerism is a core American value. Every day, tens of millions of Americans give their time to service work in their community through a range of organizations, including sports clubs, youth groups, fire departments,…