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Half the Country Lives in These Counties
There are over 3,000 counties in the United States, but half the people live in these 146....
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These Companies Own All the Food Brands
These 10 mega-companies own much of what you'll find in your local supermarket....
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The Biggest Party School in Each State
Is your alma mater on here?...
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The Signature Food of Each State
Let the arguments begin!...
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Fireworks Filmed With a Drone
Stunning footage....
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What Lightning Looks Like From Space
Enjoy the show, courtesy of Astronaut Reid Wiseman....
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What Happens When You Crack an Egg Underwater?
The fish love it....
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Rise in the U.S. Obesity Rate Since 1985
Watch the obesity epidemic unfold, state by state....
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The Largest Company by Revenue in Each State
The Afternoon Map is a semi-regular feature in which we post maps and infographics. In the afternoon. Semi-regularly....
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The Second-Largest Religion in Each State
Using data from the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies to pinpoint the #2 religions across the country....
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Road Signs of Alaska
If you'd like to see a little more creativity in road signage, head to Alaska....
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The Largest Religious Group in Each County
Using data from the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies....
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The Most Common Cause of Death in Each State Besides Heart Disease and Cancer
Using statistics to figure out how you're likely to die....
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The Most Expensive College in Each State
If your alma mater is on the map, here's hoping they were generous with scholarships....
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Americans Who Believe "Most People Can Be Trusted"
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More People Live Inside This Circle Than Outside It
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The Largest Immigrant Population in Each State
1910 vs. 2010...
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Countries That Haven't Adopted the Metric System
"At this time, only three countries have not adopted the the metric system as their official system of weights and measures."...
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What's in Your Favorite Holiday Drinks?
The results may put a damper on your morning sugar rush....
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The Most Popular TV Show Set in Each State
Did they get your state right?...
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Why Is That Country So ________?
The other day we featured a map showing Google autocomplete results for the phrase "why is [state] so..." Thanks to computer scientist Randy Olson, we've got a European version....
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31 Bizarre Medical Conditions That Sound Made Up
Here's one for the hypochondriacs!...
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11 Crunchy Facts About Fritos
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11 Delicious Facts About Reese’s
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15 Sweet Facts About Kool-Aid
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11 Things You Might Not Know About Dr Pepper
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11 Energizing Facts About Mountain Dew
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10 Snappy Facts About Slim Jim
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11 Surviving Drive-In Theaters You Can Visit This Summer
You can still find an iconic drive-in if you know where to look....
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11 More Hidden Messages in Company Logos
As we've mentioned before, some logos like to sneak in some hidden symbols and meanings. Some might have been staring at you right in the face without you noticing....
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8 Regional Ice Cream Flavors To Try This Summer
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