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The Most Popular Book Genre in Each State, Mapped
Discover which literary genres captivate each state and Washington D.C.
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The Most Popular Green Foods By State, Mapped
Curious about St. Patrick‘s Day green food trends? Explore which states are most interested in dyeing their pies, drinks, and desserts for the holiday.
Every State’s Dream Travel Destination, Mapped
Discover the most searched vacation destinations in the U.S., from tropical beaches to overseas adventures.
The Most Popular Pie Recipes by State, Mapped
From savory chicken pot pie to the nutty pecan pie, find out which dishes people are interested in for Pi Day.
The Best and Worst States for Workplace Culture, Mapped
Midwestern and northeastern states were most likely to have positive workplace cultures.
Over the Borderline: The Little Bit of Minnesota That Could Have Gone Canadian
An old map error led to some strange—and at times contentious—geography.
10 Hoax Definitions, Paper Towns, and Other Things That Don’t Exist
Facts become very easy to copyright when they aren’t true. Here are people, places, and things that exist only on paper, solely to thwart would-be info burglars.
8 Mysterious Phantom Islands
Old maps are littered with islands that have vanished. What happened to these strange and unexplainable lost lands? Did they ever exist in the first place?
The Most Popular McDonald’s Menu Item in Each State, Mapped
McDonald‘s fans across the U.S. have spoken: See which items top the charts in each state.
3 Controversial Maps From History
From a U.S. map with only 38 states to a probable hoax, these maps definitely had geographers buzzing.
The Word Definitions Each Country Looks Up the Most, Mapped
If you’ve ever looked up the definition of “gaslighting,” you’re not alone.
How ‘Monopoly’ Helped Defend The Free World
For some soldiers confined in German POW camps during World War II, ‘Monopoly’ was so much more than just a board game.
The Most Popular Heart-Shaped Item in Each State, Mapped
From heart-shaped waffles to bathtubs, see what your home state is searching for this Valentine’s Day.
The Most Popular Super Bowl Dips By State, Mapped
From buffalo chicken to artichoke dip, find out which dips are making waves across the U.S. for Super Bowl 2025.
The Most Popular Hot Sauce in Each State, Mapped
Find out which brands have states fired up this year.
The Most Popular Super Bowl Foods By State, Mapped
Buffalo chicken dip is a classic for a reason.
The Best U.S. Cities for a Romantic Proposal, Mapped
If you’re planning a proposal in the near future, these cities offer scenic spots for unforgettable moments.
The 10 Best Cities for Independent Coffeeshops
From Knoxville to Lincoln, these independent coffeeshops are brewing up some love.
Explore the History of Any Place on Earth With This Interactive Map
What was going on around the globe in 4000 BCE? This map shows you.
The Under-the-Radar City Every Country Wants to Move to, Mapped
Where do residents of your home country dream of relocating to?
Our 15 Most Popular Stories of 2024
Content about maps, fascinating facts about everyday objects, language, and dogs was a hit among Mental Floss readers this year.
America’s Most Popular International Travel Destinations in 2024, Mapped
Some of the destinations might surprise you.