See all 50 states in order from oldest to newest—and test your knowledge with a quiz.

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Living that expat life can be pretty pricey, depending on where you decide to settle.
Google search trends reveal what kinds of cars each state is dreaming about, and some might surprise you.
Where did your state rank?
Hoping to escape the threat of wildfires? You might want to move to one of these small and relatively cold states (but not New Jersey).
Discover the most-searched summer book genres in every U.S. state, from gripping fiction to heartfelt romance.
Wondering what tattoo to get next? Check out which designs are most searched in each state, according to Google data.
You’re going to be very hungry after reading this.
If you want to have a safe trip, avoid driving on the deadly roads featured on this map of the world.
If you’re in one of these cities, know what you’re in for before you head to the local DMV. (Plus, the cities with the best and most-improved DMVs.)
If city lights block the stars over your backyard, this map can help you hunt down the darkest skies for epic stargazing.
OCEARCH's map shows you what sharks are near (or more likely far from) you.
What‘s the scoop on America‘s favorite ice cream flavors du jour? Find out here.
Want to know what your state is reading this summer? Check out this map of the top-searched books and discover your next page-turner.
From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.
One state had the lion’s share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024—but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.