No matter what diet you’re following, junk food, whether sweet or salty, is always in style for many Virginians. How does your favorite pick-me-up snack stack up to the most popular one in Virginia? Measuring Snack Cravings Zippia selected 45 popular snacks, analyzing their search volume by state on Google Trends. Potato chips, candy, and…
Cybercrime is an ever-increasing threat to Americans in all states, but not in equal amounts. Criminals maliciously hack into computers, phones, and other digital devices from across the globe, causing cases of identity theft, data breaches, computer viruses, and more. Based on historical data that NetworkBuildz gathered, residents of these states are at a higher…
“America’s middle class shrinking” is a common phrase Americans hear. But it is true? According to Pew Research Center, the number of people 18 years and older in middle-class households shrunk by 11% between 1971 and 2021. So, just how much money must you make in Virginia to be considered middle class? Defining the Middle…
According to the National Library of Medicine, Americans tend to live shorter lives and grapple with more health issues compared to people in high-income countries. On top of that, Americans in certain states have an even higher chance of being unhealthy. Forbes used 21 metrics to determine the most and least healthy states in America,…
As the debate over Daylight Saving Time (DST) continues, several states are pushing to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year regardless of what the federal government ends up doing. Such states aim to adopt a consistent time year-round, either by staying on standard time or making DST permanent. These are the states…
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 West Virginia? Fit for…
Nerd culture is booming in America, and one study shows that Virginians 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 nerdy….
Ask 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 probably…
A strong, supportive 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 the…
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…
