STATE FACTS

The 20 Happiest States in 2024

Find out where your state falls on the list.

Which weird record occurred in your state?

The Weirdest Guinness World Records Set in Each U.S. State (and Washington, D.C.)

Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.

The Southernmost part of the United States (or not).

Wild Misconceptions About Florida

Florida is known for its alligator sightings, weird crimes, and Disney World. But how much of what you think you know about the Sunshine State is true?

Head to Mississippi if you're searching for the most affordable state in the nation.

4 of the Cheapest States To Live In Right Now

Mississippi is the cheapest state to live in right now, but here are a few more you might not have known about.

Pictured: Roughly 16.5 potential mistakes

One Misconception About Each U.S. State

How well do you know the United States of America? In this episode of Misconceptions, we debunk one common myth about each of the 50 states.

25 Wild Facts About Alaska

4. There are many moose laws.

23 Sweet Facts About Alabama

They put us on the moon, gave us Mardi Gras, and collect all our unclaimed luggage. Thanks, Alabama!

Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, Izabella Miko, and Piper Perabo star in Coyote Ugly (2000).

Find Out Which Bad Romantic Movie Is Your State’s Favorite

Is ‘John Tucker Must Die’ a great teen romance movie? Colorado and Mississippi apparently both think so.

America’s 25 Most Misspelled State Names (And Their Most Common Misspellings)

Googling “how to spell Hawaii” is a lot harder when you don’t know how to spell ‘Hawaii.’ But people are doing their best.

10 Luckiest States in the U.S.

Whether they boast a long life expectancy or a high number of lottery winners, these states qualify as lucky.

Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in 1999's Notting Hill.

Each State’s Favorite ’90s Romantic Comedy

When it comes to the best romantic comedies of the 1990s, opinions differ widely. But if you’re from Washington, you might be partial to ‘10 Things I Hate About You.’

The Anchisaurus polyzelus is one of the dinosaur's duking it out for title of Massachusetts's state dino.

Massachusetts Could Be Getting a State Dinosaur—And You Can Help Choose Which One

Massachusetts already has its fair share of state symbols (including Boston cream pie and Boston cream doughnuts), but you can never have too many.

Pancho Claus greets Houston residents during a holiday parade in 2009.

In Texas, Pancho Claus Is the One Coming to Town

The character of Pancho Claus, which originated in Texas in the 1970s, trades a zoot suit for a red jacket and a lowrider in place of a sleigh.

More than 15 percent of North Dakota's hard-working population lives in Fargo.

The 25 Hardest-Working States in America

According to a new survey, the very middle of America is chock-full of workaholics, from North Dakota to Texas.

The iconic "Painted Ladies" in San Francisco, America's healthiest city.

See If Your Hometown Made the List of America’s Top 20 Healthiest (or Unhealthiest) Cities

Access to healthy foods is important, but it’s not the only factor in determining a city’s overall health score.

Looking to Move? These Are the 20 Best States to Live In

All personal preferences aside, states with high life expectancies and low poverty rates are objectively good to settle down in.

The Most Famous Mythical Creature in Each State

The Loch Ness monster might be in Scotland, but we have some pretty fantastic beasts right here in America.

The Best Gas Station Coffee in Every State

This study from GasBuddy could settle the Wawa vs. Sheetz debate (at least where coffee is concerned).

The Most Popular Beard Style in Each State

Does your state rock the Fu Manchu mustache or play it safe with a goatee? Find out our nation’s favorite facial hair styles here.

Delaware Becomes the First State to Achieve ‘No-Kill’ Status for Its Animal Shelters

Best Friends Animal Society hopes that the other 49 states will follow Delaware’s new standard by 2025.

25 Transportable Facts About Michigan

There's more to the Wolverine State than auto parts.

25 Homegrown Facts About Idaho

Lunar landscapes, hot lava, and Butch Cassidy: There's more to this state than just spuds.

25 Lofty Facts About Colorado

Its history is brimming with dino discoveries, rock 'n' roll debuts, and even a headless chicken.

25 Wild Facts About Wyoming

3. Wyoming elected the country's first female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, in 1925.