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The residents of these cities are taking on a lot of debt to own automobiles.

At least one state in the union has designated fried calamari as an official symbol. Can you match these concepts to the state that they honor?

Check out the most and least affordable states for dinner, drinks, and a good time.

Find out which cities are scoring an A+ for their school commutes.

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The spots were ranked based on factors like total number of campgrounds, amenities, and local livability.

Is your city a coffee lover’s paradise?

We need burial space equivalent to the size of Philadelphia to accommodate our dead. We don't have it. What now?

See where Americans’ wanderlust took them this year.

American commuting habits are slowly moving back to where they were pre-pandemic. See how your city stacks up.

If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.

Where does your state‘s air quality rank?

LawnStarter ranked 303 American cities against 20 factors grouped into four categories. How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?

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Teaching in Hawaii is no paradise.

Foreign language anxiety (also known as xenoglossophobia) really comes into play for Americans visiting these countries.

From smooth asphalt to pothole-filled nightmares, brush up on these lists before your next road trip.

National Parks

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Get the 411 on six-seven.

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Looking for the ultimate off-the-grid lifestyle? Find out which states offer the best self-sufficiency, renewable energy options, and low cost of living.

Midwestern and northeastern states were most likely to have positive workplace cultures.

Find out which brands have states fired up this year.

Find out where your state falls on the list.

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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.

Every second counts when it comes to earthquakes, and Android‘s AEA system is changing how people prepare for one of nature’s most unpredictable disasters.

These stunning U.S. canyons drew massive crowds in 2024. Find out which natural wonders topped the list, based on National Park Service data.

Visitors stuffing coins into Northern Ireland’s famed basalt columns are unintentionally damaging this natural wonder and costing the country thousands.

Wanderlust

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Crossing these bridges are moments that stick with you, when the journey itself becomes the event.

Has someone told you to “go to hell?” If so, let us direct you to these potential portals to the underworld.

See if your favorite outdoor destination made the list.

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