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The Most Popular Gas Station in Each State
Some gas stations started small—but became cultural phenomena.
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America’s True Crime Obsession, Mapped
The analysis crunched data from internet searches to see which states were the most—and least—obsessed with true crime.
The Discoveries of 21 Human Ancestors, Mapped
Within the last 200 years, we’ve discovered about two dozen species of hominins in Europe, Africa, and Asia—which you can see laid out in this map.
The Most Overpriced Tourist Attraction in Each State, Mapped
You might want to keep this handy on your next vacation.
The Best Cities for Halloween Enthusiasts, Mapped
If you’re up for traveling for this spooky season, visit one of these destinations.
The Global Origins of Town Names in Every U.S. State (With Maps!)
There are lots of UK place names—and plenty of surprises in store.
The Most Translated Song from Every Country, Mapped
It’s not always the song you’d expect.
Every U.S. State’s Most Popular Name by Generation (With Maps)
The analysis broke down the data by Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X—and revealed some surprising trends.
The World’s Most Mispronounced Names, Mapped
From Sean to Anne, these names confound speakers around the world.
Get Excited for Fall With the 2024 Peak Foliage Map
Can't wait for fall? Start planning the ultimate leaf-peeping expedition now with this interactive map showing peak foliage predictions for 2024.
The Countries That Swear the Most, Mapped
It’s probably no #*$@ing surprise who came out on top—but some of the rankings might surprise you.
The Language Each Country Wants to Learn the Most, Mapped
From German to Arabic, these are the top languages that people want to learn in different countries.
The World’s Food and Drink Etiquette, Mapped
You’ll want to have these on hand the next time you travel to a new place.
The Most-Spoken Language Besides English and Spanish in Every State, Mapped
The analysis from WordFinderX took a deep dive into the languages of the United States—and revealed some fascinating trends along the way.
Every Country's Favorite Ice Cream Flavor, Mapped
Find out each country's go-to ice cream flavor.
The Countries and States That Laugh the Most—and Least!—Online (With Maps)
The study by Bored Panda analyzed 30 million geotagged posts on X (formerly Twitter), and counted the number of times the posts expressed laughter in either emoji or text form.
New Apple Maps Update Makes It Easier to Navigate National Parks
Apple’s iOS 18 update will let people save trails and access them while offline.
This Interactive Tool Lets You Explore Centuries of Old Maps at Once
OldMapsOnline revamped its capabilities to map famous people, rulers, battles, and more through time and geography.
The Motto of Each U.S. State, Mapped
Do you know your state motto? If not, check out this handy map of the slogans and phrases that help define each one.
The Language That Each City Wants to Learn the Most, Mapped
New research from language website Wordtips has unveiled the top language choice of learners in almost every capital city in the world, providing unique and fascinating insight into global language learning.
NYC Releases Toilet Map to Solve City’s “Number One or Two” Problem
A new Google Maps layer shows NYC’s public restrooms, while the city promises to build or renovate 82 facilities. The initiative’s name? “Ur in Luck.”
Where 7 Dangerous, Disease-Spreading Ticks Live in the U.S.—Mapped
American dog ticks, blacklegged ticks, and Lone Star ticks can all spread devastating diseases. Here's a map of where these ticks live.
Interactive Map Shows How School Segregation Has Changed in Your Town
See how your neighborhood is faring.
The Most Common Last Name in Every Country, Mapped
The names were put into one of six different categories: ancestral, occupational, geographical, toponymic (or place name), personal characteristics, and patronage.