Nerd culture is booming in America, and one study shows that Virginia residents are in the thick of it. In a time when cosplay and sci‑fi shows are more popular than ever, it’s no longer uncool to be nerdy. A recent study reveals that some states stand out when it comes to embracing all things…
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. Can you guess where Delaware ranked? Here Comes the Boom A study by Zippia…
Ask Idahoan sommeliers where wine was invented, and you’ll likely receive several different answers with Asian origins. Regardless of who invented wine, there’s no shortage of Americans who are grateful for it. According to a Gallup poll, 29% of Americans favor wine over any other alcoholic beverage. If that sounds like a low number, you…
When it comes to friendliness, some American cities feel more neighborly than others. Neighbor.com analyzed the 100 largest metro areas using a survey, government data sets, and consumer data to find the friendliest cities in the USA. In the survey, 1,000 Americans were asked what makes communities the most neighborly. If you’re looking for a…
A strong, supportive Wisconsin community is special. But when it comes to friendliness, some American cities feel more neighborly than others. Neighbor.com analyzed the 100 largest metro areas using a survey, government data sets, and consumer data to find the friendliest cities in the USA. In the survey, 1,000 Americans were asked what makes communities…
With Hulu, Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services part of the mainstream American vocabulary, South Carolina residents are taking sides with their favorite shows. A report released by Zippia cross-referenced the 100 most-watched TV shows according to IMDB with Google Trends data. With so many fan favorites, it’s easy to see why Americans spend an…
When you think of the state with the most polite residents, which one comes to mind first? If you guessed Mississippi, you’re out of luck. Online language learning marketplace Preply set out to discover whether stereotypes like southern hospitality and rude New Yorkers hold any truth. Preply conducted their study by surveying Americans in all…
We all know Washingtonians who are addicted to their phones. You might even classify yourself as being part of that group. For better or worse, social media has become deeply ingrained in American culture, causing many to call for regulations and further research. Digital marketing agency Hennessey Digital recently unveiled a report ranking the states…
Your meeting runs past lunchtime. Your know-it-all coworker continues with their monologue, and after two more minutes, you snap at them. Being hangry happens to the best of us. But according to a Zippia study, residents in certain states—including West Virginia—may be more predisposed to it than others. Do you live in one of the…
Musical artists constantly tour, making connections with fans in cities all over the world. There’s also a good chance your favorite artist has mentioned a city or two in their lyrics. From country musicians talking about Texas and Tennessee to rappers talking about New York and California, with every genre comes new ways of talking…
