Destinations

Everyone knows that South Dakota has Mount Rushmore, Alaska is the coldest state and the first Starbucks was in Seattle, Washington. Those are regular facts we all know. But what about the most bizarre facts about each state that most people don't know? Those are the ones we wanted to talk about here...

How many Americans still live in the state they were born in? It's an interesting question—and one that has led to studies to determine which states are the most "sticky" and, by default, which are the least "sticky".

If it's true that fewer than 50% of all Americans can name all 50 states, then we're thinking it's probably even fewer who can name all the capitals. Find out how many you can name with this fun state capital quiz...

Whether you're an architectural engineer looking for some reference points, or simply a curious tourist planning your next vacation, these are some of the world's most stunning man-made architectural marvels.

The Maori are the oldest inhabitants of New Zealand—but years of forced assimilation following colonization brought their population to the brink of extinction. Read how the Maori reclaimed themselves and their sovereignty.

Are you looking for some excitement in your life? Well, according to the data you aren't going to find it in any of these states.

Do you live in a rich state or a poor state? And what are the best ways to determine which is which? Well, How about Median Household Income? Which, by the very nature of it being the "median" means that half the households in that state earn more than that number, while half earn less.

Where do the smartest people live? What country is home to the highest IQs?

Church architecture has often been used to evoke divinity and worship, from Notre Dame in Paris to the Basilica De La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. But this spiral flight of steps in the Loretto Chapel might be the most miraculous holy mystery.

Though as similar as they are, Canada and the United States are also very different in many ways. But which country is better? Well let's look at the numbers and settle this argument once and for all...

Hate is a strong word, but it is the word that was used in this study that ranked all 50 states according to how "hated" they are—by other Americans (both residents and non-residents of the individual states). Where does your state rank on the list? Do you agree?

There are many opinions as to what are the best Universities in the world. But what does the data say? Well, the British magazine Times Higher Education looked at all the data and ranked over 2800 universities around the world—we will look at the top 50....