Americans drink a lot of alcohol, but the amount depends heavily on where you live. Some states see high numbers because of local culture, easy access, or tax rules that make buying alcohol cheaper. Others stay near the bottom because of strong religious influence, tighter laws, or fewer outlets. The latest insights show that a
If you ever thought about trimming or cutting a cactus in Arizona, think again. State law makes it illegal to chop down certain cacti, even if one grows in your own yard. The saguaro, that tall cactus with arms you see in every desert photo, is the most protected of them all. It takes decades
Music streaming has completely transformed how Americans listen to music. In 2025, more than 89% of people in the US (ages 12+) report listening to online audio in a typical month, and 100 million paid music subscriptions are active nationwide. Streaming alone now generates 84% of the entire US music industry’s revenue, making it the
The world’s most walkable city in 2025 is Milan, Italy, where residents can reach key amenities like schools, hospitals, restaurants, and shops in just 6 minutes and 24 seconds on average, according to the study A Universal Framework for Inclusive 15-Minute Cities (M. Bruno et al., The Economist). The research shows that European cities dominate