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What Is the Most Haunted State in America?

Top of Page Source: iStockAmerica is home to thousands of disturbing destinations, from ghost towns to graveyards, and bloody battlefields to Native burial grounds. Many states could stake a valid…

Which of These Things Came from the Americas?

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue— discovering the Americas. But during the following Columbian Exchange between the New World across the Atlantic and Old World Europe and Asia, what items were…

America’s Most Literate Cities, 2004

This study attempts to capture one critical index of our nation’s social health—the literacy of its major cities (population of 250,000 and above).…

America’s Most Literate Cities, 2005

This study attempts to capture one critical index of our nation’s social health—the literacy of its major cities (population of 250,000 and above).…

America’s Most Literate Cities, 2007

This study attempts to capture one critical index of our nation’s social health—the literacy of its major cities (population of 250,000 and above).…

America’s Worst Cities for Spring Allergies

Here are the most challenging U.S. cities to live in during spring allergies. Several factors are involved in ranking these cities, including pollen scores, number of allergists per patient, and…

Last Living Veterans of America's Wars

American Revolution (1775–1783) Last veteran, Daniel F. Bakeman, died 4/5/1869, age 109 Last widow, Catherine S. Damon, died 11/11/1906, age 92 Last dependent, Phoebe M. Palmeter, died 4/25/1911,…

America’s Most Literate Cities, 2010

This study attempts to capture one critical index of our nation’s social health—the literacy of its major cities (population of 250,000 and above). The study focuses on six important indicators of…