Since pollution regulations started in the 1960s with the Clean Air Act, air quality in the United States has improved. That said, while many Americans can breathe easier thanks to air pollution laws, parts of the country are more polluted than others. Some cities’ pollution comes from car usage along major highways, with wildfires and…
Buying a home is already a big financial commitment. On top of that, the taxes that come with it can be a real burden in your bank account. From first-time homebuyers to retirees, real estate taxes are an ongoing cost for practically everyone who owns a house. However, in certain cities, this burden is notably…
The growing trend of banning books in schools across the United States is prompting important questions, making us reflect on the balance between safeguarding students and preserving intellectual freedom. According to Pen America, ten states are at the forefront of the debate, banning significantly more book titles than the rest. Methodology Data collected by Pen…
Experts say that by 2025, about 22% of the American workforce will be working remotely. Whether from their homes, coworking spaces, or anywhere with a stable Wi-Fi connection, remote workers are taking the market by storm. According to an Innerbody report, these cities are where digital nomads thrive in the United States. The Data A…
Most of us have dealt with a noisy neighbor or two, but it seems some states take the prize for being louder than others. From bustling city apartments to suburban tranquility, a Zippia study ranked which American states are the noisiest. Here Comes the Boom A study by Zippia determined the loudest states in the…
Many Californians are turning their sights from California’s golden coast to Florida’s sunny shores. Living in a state with ocean borders is usually only a tiny part of their reasoning, though. These are some of the most common reasons Californians are choosing to move to Florida. Cost of Living Matters One of the biggest reasons…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), teen birth rates are declining across the U.S. However, some states still have more teen birth rates than average. Per CDC data, most American states see less than 16.64 teen births per 1,000 females. But, as this list shows, several states have teen births in…
The thought of someone moving into your second home or camping out on your land without permission is a little scary. Even scarier is the idea that they could legally claim the land as their own in some states. Squatter’s rights, also called adverse possession laws, are a bizarre legal concept that many American property…
Have you ever thought the number of unhappy people around you is higher than it should be? Research says you might be onto something. The residents of certain states have significantly lower happiness levels than others. Do you live in one of them? How To Measure Happiness A study released by Zippia attempted to measure…
Taste is subjective, but gross foods can sometimes be agreed upon by huge swaths of the population. Or, at least, by huge swaths of residents in certain states. Case in point? The most hated food in each state. How does the food you don’t like stack up to other residents in the state you live…
