United States

Maps of the US

Where are the most books set in every American state
Cultural cartography
Alex

Books Around America: Find the Books Set Nearest to You

You can travel our entire world, and infinite others, through books. Better still, an excellent novel supplies an erudite tour guide and a caravan of colorful characters to accompany you along the way. Apply this theory to your hometown, and you can delve even more profound. Peel back the layers of what could or what absolutely shouldn’t happen behind the closed doors of your neighbors, and you’ll see, hear, and smell your neighborhood anew.

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The Most Stressed U.S. Cities and States
Health
Alex

The Most Stressed U.S. States and Cities

The American Psychological Association declared that 41 percent of American adults say their stress levels have risen since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic 2 years earlier. Post-pandemic economic consequences and the invasion of Ukraine are among the factors affecting a population still sensitive from years of living in “survival mode.”

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World map of American States With the Worst Co-Workers
Job
Alex

The US and UK Cities With the Worst Co-Workers

While companies strive harder than ever before to employ people that fit their enterprise culture, new coworkers can still disrupt team dynamics with their behavior. In more extreme situations, a co-worker’s toxic behaviour can destroy morale, decline productivity, and increase conflicts in the workplace. It can make life very painful for colleagues who work with these people, as they cannot control who they work with.

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U.S. States with the worst drivers mapped
Transport
Alex

The U.S. states and cities with the worst drivers

Everyone who has been driving long enough has felt like the lone wise driver in an ocean of freaks. In one research confirming our tendency to overestimate our own driving skill, 70.1% of drivers declared that they were better-than-average drivers – a statistical improbability. While it is easy to understand why most motorists may observe themselves as above average, it is less easy to figure out if they are correct.

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Map of Where Do US Residents Want to Relocate To
Travel
Alex

Maps reveal the places that Americans want to move to the most

Americans have permanently moved around, but today, our horizons are broader. In fact, the average U.S. Resident moves 11.4 times in their lifetime. The culture of economic migration has been rooted since before the Gold Rush, but encouragements are two-pronged. Some move in the desire for the American Dream, and some relocate by necessity. And then, some are replaced when others arrive. But where do all these Americans want to move to? Home warranty company American Home Shield found out which cities, states, and overseas destinations Americans consider relocating to and which U.S. states and cities they most want to leave.

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Boston shoreline change
Cities
Alex

Land Reclamation in Boston

Boston is the capital and largest city of the state of Massachusetts in the United States. Founded in 1630, it holds a rich historical significance as one of the oldest cities in the country. Over time, the city has evolved into a thriving metropolis known for its world-class universities (Harvard and MIT), healthcare institutions, and innovative technology companies. Boston’s historic neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill and the North End, have preserved their charm, while the city has expanded through urban development and land reclamation projects.

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