To outsiders, it doesn't make much sense: Why would Singapore outlaw something as mundane as gum? But behind this sticky situation lies a fascinating story of public infrastructure, cultural values, and a government’s no-nonsense attitude.
In some towns around the world, dying is technically “illegal.” From frozen Arctic villages to Spanish hamlets with no cemetery space, this slideshow explores those places around the world where death is banned, discouraged, or used as protest.
Brace yourself as we count down the states from least to most disaster-prone—ending with the ones that seem to be permanently on Mother Nature's hit list.
Using verified 2025 data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and World Population Review, we've ranked the top 30 states with the most correctional facilities.
Some cities shine bright in the spotlight—New York, Los Angeles, Miami. But what about the places locals rave about, yet tourists overlook? These aren’t just good places to live—they’re places people should be talking about.
We’ve ranked all 50 states (and the District of Columbia) based on adult obesity prevalence using the most recent CDC data and looking at key stats such as: physical inactivity, diabetes rates, and adult exercise rate.
For centuries, Christians have honored a town in northern Israel as the site of Jesus’s first miracle—turning water into wine at a wedding. But a decades-long excavation at a different site now offers what one archaeologist calls “persuasive evidence” that the true location may lie elsewhere—at an ancient hilltop village known as Khirbet Qana.
We ranked all 50 U.S. states (and Washington D.C.) based on road quality, spending, driver satisfaction, bridge safety, and commute efficiency—giving each state an overall score based on weighted data. Get ready to see how your state stacks up.
