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The country’s largest colleges aren’t always a single enormous campus packed with students.From giant historic flagships to statewide community colleges, the biggest school in each state can look very different. But those who prefer larger colleges gain access to more majors, extracurriculars, and a diverse student body.Business Insider compiled a…
With crisp mornings already creeping in across some states, fall is on its way.Visiting national parks to see the season’s colors, or “leaf peeping,” is a popular pastime and gives a major boost to some states’ economies. An analysis by Appalachian State University estimated that fall-foliage tourism contributes more than…
Breakfast is often cited as the most important meal of the day, so why waste it on a bowl of cereal?Across the country, hole-in-the-wall diners, cozy cafés, and decades-old institutions have become known for signature breakfast dishes, famous customers, or simply for serving generations of loyal regulars.While there might be…
This back-to-school season, the cost and value of higher education are top of mind.In a time when going to college can put you in hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and as more tech moguls share that they skipped university altogether, it could be worth considering a public school.Every…
Seafood shacks have long been a staple of American dining, from the rocky shores of Maine to coastal California locales.While there’s bound to be some debate about which seafood shack is the most iconic in every state, we devised this list based on customer reviews, local history, cultural significance, and…
Lottery jackpots continue to climb to staggering heights, with the Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing now sitting at an estimated $707 million.Although billion-dollar prizes remain rare, they’ve become far more common over the past decade.The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot of $1.817 billion was the second-largest lottery prize in US history,…
From railroad hubs and river towns to hard-fought votes and alleged bribes, America’s state capitals took wildly different paths to power.Today, in 17 states, the capital is also the most populous city. Phoenix, the nation’s most populous state capital, has more than 1.6 million residents, while Montpelier, Vermont, has fewer…
At a time when education is under scrutiny because of concerns over AI, a perceived literacy crisis, and learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, test scores can provide a snapshot of student performance.But that performance can vary widely across state lines.The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a federal…
Who is earning a lot of money in your state?Turns out, it tends to be doctors and other medical professionals. We decided to take a look at what high-paying roles there are that don’t require years of medical school or similar training.Business Insider previously looked at the best-paying job in…
