These Are the Most Popular Baby Names in Every State
By Stacker News
On 3/11/21 at 8:00 PM EST
Each state has its own distinct culture, from architectural styles to signature dishes. These fads and trends inevitably spread out regionally and beyond, urged along by social media, news coverage, and popular culture at large. But while there are unmistakably shared American trends, individual states show variations some subtle, some apparent in what their residents favor. When it comes to baby names, regional preferences and rich diversity are apparent even when there are common threads stretching coast to coast. The difference is that while the popularity of different names may change, people who are assigned those names will have them forever.
How the Richest Person in Each State Made Their Fortune
By Paul Feinstein, Stacker News
On 3/11/21 at 6:30 PM EST
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Whether it s a hedge-fund billionaire, tech giant, industrial titan, or someone simply born into the right family, the wealthiest people in every state each have their own stories. In today s political climate, the super-rich have plenty of influence over our political process, from lobbying members of the government and contributing to presidential bids to running ad campaigns in favor of specific causes.
To figure out who s on top of each state s rich list, Forbes tracks groups of billionaires (or centimillionaires in states with no billionaires) and updates their findings annually. Stacker analyzed this data to compile a list of the uber-wealthy and then broke down how each person earned their fortune. This list accounts for individuals wealth as of June 26, 2019, but keep in mind the tides of fortune are always shif
46 Best Lake Towns to Call Home in America
By Peter Richman, Stacker News
On 3/10/21 at 8:00 PM EST
The state of Minnesota alone is home to more than 10,000 lakes, but each corner of the United States has nationally and sometimes internationally renowned lake towns.
That a city is known as a lake town can be more significant than its proximity to landlocked bodies of water ideal for recreation. The lakes are often the historical breeding grounds of the nation s first industries, as well as early transportation and shipping hubs. As these lakeside communities grew into the 20th century, they became industrialized and modernized, springing up lively downtowns, diverse shopping districts, big business, new digs for artists and architects, strong primary schools, and top-notch higher education and research facilities.
100 Best Dramas of All Time
By Molly Pennington, Stacker
On 3/9/21 at 6:30 PM EST
Dramatic elements elicit strong emotions and pull you into the intimate core of human relationships. Drama as a film category spans a range of genres, including horror, thrillers, noirs, and comedy. These movies can center on heartwarming subjects, be viewed with a tissue in hand, or can take deep dives into serious matters. Dramas force audiences to grapple with issues of morality and the hard choices that govern what s right and wrong.
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The term melodrama has a bad rap as a description for films that are overwrought or sentimental. However, consider how the term melos, a Greek word for music, links with drama and becomes a word that captures the way sweeping scores and evocative musical soundtracks work in films that spark deep emotions. It s a drama if it evokes powerful emotions across subjects such as law and order in Westerns, courtroom plots, or g
What Spring Looks Like in Every State, in Photos
By Laura Ratfliff, Stacker News
On 3/5/21 at 6:30 PM EST
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Slowly but surely, Americans are shedding their coats and heading outdoors to embrace the welcomed change of seasons as Spring unfolds around the country. Using historical weather data and various event listings, we ve gathered 50 different looks at spring around the country.
Average spring temperatures throughout the U.S. fluctuate dramatically, from a brisk 24.7 degrees Fahrenheit in Alaska to a mild 69.9 degrees Fahrenheit in Florida. Across the whole country, the average spring temperature sits at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on where you live, spring temperatures may mean a long-awaited thaw, buds appearing on trees, or the familiar sound of songbirds returning for the season.