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STATE FACTS

Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in 1999's Notting Hill.

Each State’s Favorite ’90s Romantic Comedy

When it comes to the best romantic comedies of the 1990s, opinions differ widely. But if you’re from Washington, you might be partial to ‘10 Things I Hate About You.’

Ellen Gutoskey

The Anchisaurus polyzelus is one of the dinosaur's duking it out for title of Massachusetts's state dino.

Massachusetts Could Be Getting a State Dinosaur—And You Can Help Choose Which One

Massachusetts already has its fair share of state symbols (including Boston cream pie and Boston cream doughnuts), but you can never have too many.

Ellen Gutoskey

Pancho Claus greets Houston residents during a holiday parade in 2009.

In Texas, Pancho Claus Is the One Coming to Town

The character of Pancho Claus, which originated in Texas in the 1970s, trades a zoot suit for a red jacket and a lowrider in place of a sleigh.

Jake Rossen



More than 15 percent of North Dakota's hard-working population lives in Fargo.

The 25 Hardest-Working States in America

According to a new survey, the very middle of America is chock-full of workaholics, from North Dakota to Texas.

Ellen Gutoskey


Each state has its own motto.

The Motto of Each U.S. State, Mapped

Do you know your state motto? If not, check out this handy map of the slogans and phrases that help define each one.

Jake Rossen


The iconic "Painted Ladies" in San Francisco, America's healthiest city.

See If Your Hometown Made the List of America’s Top 20 Healthiest (or Unhealthiest) Cities

Access to healthy foods is important, but it’s not the only factor in determining a city’s overall health score.

Ellen Gutoskey


The skyline of Boston, Massachusetts.

Looking to Move? These Are the 20 Best States to Live In

All personal preferences aside, states with high life expectancies and low poverty rates are objectively good to settle down in.

Ellen Gutoskey
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