After the club of states that start with A and the total absence of B, the letter C steps in with a tight little trio. States that start with C may look like a small group, but they stretch from the Pacific coast to the East Coast and all the way up into the Rockies.
Out of all fifty states, a surprising cluster land in the category of states that start with A. Ask anyone who spends too much time with atlases or trivia flashcards, and they will tell you that states that start with A occupy a special place in geography geekdom. They sit far apart on the map,
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
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
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.
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
Ever been on a plane and thought, “I wonder how many times this airline has crashed?” Probably not. People don’t ask that. They just want coffee, legroom, and to land without feeling it. But crash records exist. Some airlines have been involved in more accidents than others. These numbers come from public investigations, official reports,