Matthew Gray 
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
In 2025, the average U.S. household pays about $590 per month for essential utilities, including electricity, natural gas, water/sewer, waste and recycling, internet/cable, and phone services. According to the latest analysis by This Old House (2025), Connecticut tops the nation with an average monthly utility bill of $794, while Idaho households spend the least, at … Read more
When people hear the words accident and incident, they often assume they mean the same thing. In casual conversation, you might hear someone say, “There was an incident on the highway,” when they mean a car crash, or “The factory had an accident,” when they mean a small fire or even just a safety violation. … Read more
Student loan debt in the United States has reached record levels in 2025, crossing $1.8 trillion in total, with more than 42 million Americans carrying federal student loans. On average, borrowers owe around $39,000 each, but debt burdens vary widely depending on where you live. According to the Education Data Initiative (2025), residents of the … Read more
Air travel is the backbone of global connectivity, carrying more than 4.5 billion passengers annually. It is also statistically the safest mode of long-distance transportation. Still, every crash makes international headlines, and certain airlines have historically recorded more incidents than others. The concrete answer: Based on documented crash data up to September 2023, American Airlines … Read more
If you are buying health insurance in 2025, where you live matters just as much as what plan you choose. According to resources, the most affordable state for a Silver benchmark plan is New Hampshire, with average monthly premiums around $325, while the most expensive is Vermont, where the same plan averages $1,277. That is … Read more
Florida’s rise as the fastest-growing state in the United States is not a fluke. Between 2020 and 2024, its population grew by 8.24%, the highest rate in the country. In raw numbers, that is nearly 1.8 million new residents in four years, with 467,347 added in 2023 alone, as noted by Census.gov. The Sunshine State … Read more