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Clocks fall back on November 1, meaning earlier sunsets and shorter evenings in major U.S. cities.
Geography
Discover the top 10 most haunted cities in the world, ranked by ghost tours, eerie cemeteries, and haunted houses in a new 2026 dark tourism report.
From Ivy Leagues to respectable universities, some of the top 15 best colleges in America—and their locations—might surprise you.
Discover which countries pay the highest and lowest taxes in the world, how Denmark uses high tax rates to boost happiness, and where the U.S. ranks globally.
Cities
Discover the greenest cities in America based on air quality, renewable energy, and green jobs. See where your hometown ranked on the eco-friendly list.
And which major city in each state has the best chance of seeing snow on Christmas Day.
Tell us: which of these cities would you most like to call home?
Want big-city perks without the high rent and stress? From Massachusetts to Indiana, these are the best small cities in America in 2026.
Food lovers have plenty of places to explore, but these five cities serve up something delicious around every corner!
The creators of 'Gilmore Girls' based the setting of Stars Hollow on a real Connecticut town that they visited and fell in love with.
Pumpkin patches, hayrides, and farmers’ markets, oh my!
Discover the best U.S. cities for vegans and vegetarians based on new WalletHub data—plus the budget-friendly hot spots and surprising big-city drop-offs.
Maps
From skeletons to pumpkins, these are the most popular—and most annoying—Halloween decorations in every U.S. state.
Discover the snowiest month in every state, from New Mexico’s December peak to March storms in the West.
Wondering where America's priciest real estate is hiding? Discover the single most expensive zip code in every U.S. state—from mega-million-dollar coastal enclaves to ski-town luxury.
States
From Vermont to Wyoming, find out which U.S. states have the highest and lowest median student loan payments, and why geography plays such a big role.
Discover the best and worst U.S. states for work-life balance, based on minimum wage, required PTO, sick leave, and average hours worked.
From full-sized chocolate bars to classic bulk sweets, see which U.S. states drop the most cash per resident on Halloween candy.
Discover the best company to work for in your state, according to feedback from nearly 250,000 employees in a nationwide Forbes survey.
Geology
There's a reason why your Aquafina might taste different from your Fiji—here's why different types of bottled water really do taste different.
if you want explosive drama with your hiking adventures, there’s nothing like walking on a volcano. Here are 10 trails that will take you there.
A future mega-earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could lead to the “Big One” along the San Andreas fault in California—or vice versa—according to clues found in sediment cores.
From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.
Wanderlust
From honey-soaked hoecakes to hearth-cooked porridge, explore what colonists in Williamsburg, Virginia actually ate for breakfast before modern pancakes took over.
From the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery to New Orleans' St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, these cemeteries are so rich in history that you need a tour to take it all in. Here are the best walking tours available at the U.S.'s most historic and beautiful cemeteries.
From genre-specific trips to stunning, scenic getaways, book lovers will find true peace with these options.