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The 10 Best States To Live Off-Grid—And 5 Of The Worst

Florida may offer an abundance of sunshine, but the state is not exactly renewable energy-friendly. Solar panels can cost upwards of $20,000—and that’s just the beginning.
February 19, 2025 Allison Robertson

Texas vs California: What Is The Best State In America?

Texas and California are the 2 most populous states in the country and, after Alaska, the two largest by area as well. But as much as they have those things in common—these are two very different states. But which one is the best state in the country?
February 18, 2025 Jesse Singer

Only 1 In 3 Americans Can Pass The Multiple Choice Citizenship Test. Are You One Of Them?

A study done in 2018 found that only 33% of Americans could pass the same multiple-choice test that immigrants take in order to get U.S. Citizenship. Do you think you could pass it?
February 14, 2025 Jesse Singer
General view of a man, protesting and showing the middle finger to police before the 64th Academy Awards on March 30, 1992 across from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The group Queer Nation wants Hollywood to take gay lives and portrayals of gay characters seriously.

Ranking The Rudest States In America, According To Data

Sure, there are the names you’d expect—hello, New York—while others are more surprising, like the number one spot on the list. Did your home state make the naughty list, or are they nice?
February 13, 2025 Samantha Henman

The Oldest Buildings In Europe That Still Stand

Europeans tend to build things to last, as evidenced by centuries-old buildings that have withstood conflict and turmoil on the continent. From monarchies vying for power in Europe to the German Blitzkrieg that decimated Europe in the 1940s, here are some of the oldest buildings in Europe that stand resolutely against the ravages of time and man.
February 13, 2025 Jack Hawkins

America's Oldest Buildings

If you love history, architecture, or both, this article is for you! We're recapping America's oldest buildings, including where they are, what they're called, and when they were built. Some you may have heard of before, others have been hidden away, unfortunately relegated to the dustbin of history. Let's recap some of America's oldest buildings as the country enters its 249th year.
February 13, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Ranking The Top 50 Universities In America From Worst To Best—According To Data

What makes one University better than the other? Well, the British magazine Times Higher Education thinks they know—and have ranked over 150 American universities from worst to best. We will look at the top 50 on that list.
February 11, 2025 Jesse Singer

Eerie Photos Of Abandoned Disney Park Rides And Attractions

What happens when a Disney theme park shuts down a ride or an attraction? Well, it often just sits there and rots or gets overrun by the surrounding nature. These are actual images of what once were bustling and beautiful Disney attractions—lost to history.
February 10, 2025 Jesse Singer
Millennial adult friends celebrating Thanksgiving together at home

Weird Thanksgiving Traditions Americans Think Are Normal

Beyond the basics, there are some pretty weird traditions out there—does your family take part in any of these?
February 10, 2025 Samantha Henman

Ranking The Best And Worst States To Live In—According To Data

Do you love your state? Do you think it's the best state to live in in the country? Well, according to WalletHub there is a BEST state to live in and a WORST—and 48 in between. So, let's check 'em out.
February 3, 2025 Jesse Singer

The Most Iconic Foods In America

Every state in the United States has something they love to put on their plates more than anything else. Whether that's a burger, seafood, or some other culinary creation that would make Gordon Ramsay either very proud or very angry, let's examine some of America's most beloved and iconic foods, broken down by state.
January 31, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Ranking The Highest And Lowest Income States—According To Data

According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, the median household income (MHI) in the United States in 2023 was, $77,719. Which begs the question: Where do the MHIs of each state rank—and which ones fall above and below the American average?
January 29, 2025 Jesse Singer