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What makes people happy? Of course its not the same for everybody, but there are some general factors that one can look at that tend to contribute to the overall happiness levels of people. Or at least that's what the folks over at WalletHub think—and to prove it they've gone and ranked the 50 states in order of happiness.

Sure, there are the names you’d expect—hello, New York—while others are more surprising, like the number one spot on the list. Did your home state make the naughty list, or are they nice?

What makes one University better than the other? Well, the British magazine Times Higher Education thinks they know—and have ranked over 150 American universities from worst to best. We will look at the top 50 on that list.

It's a hard question to answer. But it's one that the Resonance group has been answering for years—using lots and lots of data across 3 overarching categories: Livability, Lovability, and Prosperity. Needless to say they use hundreds of data points—And with all that at hand they have ranked the best cities in America for 2024. And they are...

Discover the top 15 things the TSA wants travelers to stop doing. Our article highlights common mistakes and tips to streamline your airport experience. From packing tips to security line etiquette, find out how to make your next trip smoother and stress-free.

Born between 1946 and 1964 the Baby Boomers are in their 60s and 70s today and still doing things and using things that many younger folks aren't. Things that, as we say goodbye to the boomers, we might also be saying goodbye to these items, ideas and actions...forever.

We don't want to make anyone feel bad, but we have to tell you that there are at least a few city names that you've been pronouncing wrong all these years. Check out our list to see which ones you've been mispronouncing and which ones you've been right on the money with. Starting with...

The Oneida Indian Nation made their mark on American history when they became the first ally to America in their fight for independence during the American Revolutionary War. But their victory wasn’t such a win after all—it was actually the beginning of a nightmare.

Of course we have to recognize that there are a multitude of factors, both social and economic, that effect IQ scores. But, with that being said, these are a ranking of all 50 states based solely on Average IQ.

The Piripkura are a rare breed: They are one of the last near-uncontacted Indigenous groups in the Amazon rainforest. This is their story.

In 2024 US News and World Reports looked at all kinds of data: from health care and education, to the economy, infrastructure and public safety. They also took into account the state's natural environment, fiscal stability of the government, as well as the opportunity it affords its residents. Putting all those data points together, this is the ranking of all 50 states...

Discover 15 of the best natural hot springs in the United States. From cliffside cascades to mid-desert oases, visitors can soak in these geothermal pools any time they want, free-of-cost.