19 Teams That Never Make the Playoffs
Reaching the postseason is the goal of every professional sports team, and a reward for a successful regular season. For fans, the postseason is an emotional thrill; for players, it can mean professional and…
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Best (and Worst) States to Be Unemployed
While the U.S. unemployment rate has steadily improved since the Great Recession, millions of Americans remain out of work. Every week, hundreds of thousands of the nation’s jobless apply for unemployment insurance, relying on…
How Bad Is the Flu Season in Every State?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said during its latest reporting week that the geographic spread of influenza in every state except for Hawaii and Oregon was “widespread.” This year’s flu season may…
Best Private High Schools in Every State
The college admission process is more competitive than ever before. The acceptance rates at many of the country’s elite schools are less than half of what they were 10 years ago, and in 2016,…
30 Worst Superhero Movies
Hollywood has been churning out a steady stream of superhero movies over the last decade. The reason is clear: These films perform extraordinarily well at the box office, grossing millions of dollars domestically and…
30 Best Superhero Movies
The popularity of superhero movies shows no signs of abating, as the current anticipation over the release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” movie illustrates. Furthermore, as shown by critics’ advance praise for the film, the…
50 Best Cities for Singles
Tying the knot remains one of the most prominent milestones of adult life. Studies continue to demonstrate the benefits of monogamous partnerships, which really should not come as a surprise. Married couples benefit from…
20 Best Events in Sports This Week
Though the time in between the Super Bowl and opening day in baseball seems like a lull in the sports world, there’s actually plenty to entertain sports fans. The first full week of the…
32 Most Dangerous (and Safest) Cities for Cycling
The United States is not known for its bike-friendly infrastructure. Next to cities like Copenhagen, Denmark and Amsterdam, Netherlands, where bikes often outnumber cars and where biking is common across all demographics, U.S. cities…
30 Best Quarterbacks of All Time
Following the New England Patriots’ dramatic loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on February 4, Tom Brady’s record is five Super Bowl wins — the most of any NFL quarterback — and three losses, which…
Cities Hit Hardest by Extreme Poverty
The American economy has been recovering from the Great Recession for nearly eight years. As the U.S. has added jobs and wages have risen steadily, a troubling trend has emerged. As incomes have risen…
Worst County to Live in Every State
The United States is one of the most socially and economically diverse nations on Earth. While some towns, cities, and even counties are home to widespread prosperity, others can be characterized by their abject…
100 Best Animated Movies for Kids
Animated films have captivated kids and adults for generations. They have become cultural touchstones and big business; some of the top-grossing films of all time are animated. Some of these motion pictures are even…
Best Chocolate Shops in Every State
On Valentine’s Day, love birds and singles alike are given even more of a reason to savor a sumptuous piece of smooth, creamy chocolate. Only the highest caliber of chocolate provides such a decadent…
27 Best TV Spinoffs
When “Star Trek” first premiered in 1966, few imagined that it would grow into a massive media franchise. Over the half century since, six television spinoff series were produced, including “Star Trek: Discovery,” which…