State Facts - Trivia, Quizzes, and Brain Teasers

View of Mount Rainier from the Naches Peak Loop Trail

There’s need to experience danger to come home with a great story when checking out these volcano hikes.

A stitched image of a dog next to a map of the United States

Dog parents in these 10 states are willing to make some life-changing decisions for their pets.

View of Multnomah Falls with foot bridge in the fall

These stunning waterfalls, including Niagara Falls, Bridalveil Fall, and more, won’t require you to break a sweat.

Check out the varying gas prices by state in the country as of the time of this writing.

A bear on Baranof Island within the Tongass National Forest, Alaska

You don't have to travel far to live out a scenic fairy tale. Here are seven dreamy forests in America that will transport you to another world.

A view from Papago Park in Arizona, where the state's first governor is buried.

A white pyramid sitting at the top of a hill in Papago Park in Arizona’s Phoenix Metropolitan Area is the final resting place of the state’s first governor.

Decorated Halloween houses in San Francisco's Presidio Terrace

Whether you want to encounter a ghost or get as far away from them as possible, it’s useful to know which states have the highest paranormal activity.

You’ll want to make a note of these before your next road trip.

Media Day For Southern California's New Immersive Trick-Or-Treating Experience "Cemetery Lane"

Be aware of these factors when taking your little ones out for trick-or-treating this Halloween.

You probably learned them at some point.

This quiz challenges you to name all the U.S. state capitals as fast as possible.

Learning how to become completely self-sufficient can be a liberating experience.

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.

The District of Columbia comes out on top.

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.

Which weird record occurred in your state?

Every U.S. state’s strangest Guinness World Record, from gargantuan salad fodder in Alaska to Wyoming’s longest beard chain.

The Southernmost part of the United States (or not).

Florida is known for its alligator sightings, weird crimes, and Disney World. But how much of what you think you know about the Sunshine State is true?

Head to Mississippi if you're searching for the most affordable state in the nation.

Mississippi is the cheapest state to live in right now, but here are a few more you might not have known about.

4. There are many moose laws.

They put us on the moon, gave us Mardi Gras, and collect all our unclaimed luggage. Thanks, Alabama!

Tyra Banks, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, Izabella Miko, and Piper Perabo star in Coyote Ugly (2000).

Is ‘John Tucker Must Die’ a great teen romance movie? Colorado and Mississippi apparently both think so.

Googling “how to spell Hawaii” is a lot harder when you don’t know how to spell ‘Hawaii.’ But people are doing their best.

Whether they boast a long life expectancy or a high number of lottery winners, these states qualify as lucky.

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

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.’

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

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

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8 Volcano Hikes You Can Actually Do (Safely)

The States With the Most Devoted Dog Owners, Mapped

8 American Waterfalls You Can Visit Without a Long Hike

Mapped: See the Current Average Gas Price Per State

7 U.S. Forests That Look Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

The Mysterious White Pyramid in Arizona That Holds the State’s First Governor

10 Most Haunted States in America, Ranked by Scare-Level

Map Shows the States With the Best and Worst Truck Stops

The 10 Most Dangerous States for Trick-or-Treaters, Mapped

Quiz: Can You Name All 50 U.S. State Capitals in 10 Minutes?

The 10 Best States for Living Off the Grid

The Best and Worst States for Workplace Culture, Mapped

The Most Popular Hot Sauce in Each State, Mapped

The 20 Happiest States in 2024

The Weirdest Guinness World Records Set in Each U.S. State (and Washington, D.C.)

Wild Misconceptions About Florida

4 of the Cheapest States To Live In Right Now

25 Wild Facts About Alaska

23 Sweet Facts About Alabama

Find Out Which Bad Romantic Movie Is Your State’s Favorite

America’s 25 Most Misspelled State Names (And Their Most Common Misspellings)

10 Luckiest States in the U.S.

Each State’s Favorite ’90s Romantic Comedy

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