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The Most Expensive City in the U.S. and 9 Painfully Pricey Contenders

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What’s the most expensive city in the U.S.? The answer depends on how you calculate cost, but some major cities stand out for their soaring living costs, housing prices, and everyday expenses.

How Many Millionaires Are in the U.S.? More Than Any Other Country

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As of 2024, the number of millionaires in the U.S. was around 23.8 million. That means roughly 1 in 15 people in the U.S. has a net worth of at least seven figures. This number includes not just tycoons but also people who have slowly built wealth through investing, homeownership, and disciplined saving.

Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue

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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.

Why the U.S. Cares So Much About Corn ... Is Complicated

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Corn is king when it comes to U.S. crops. But should it be? The answer is complex, but HowStuffWorks digs in to find the answer.

Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

10 Poorest States in the U.S. by Median Household Income

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The poorest states in the U.S. often face a multitude of economic and social challenges that contribute to and perpetuate their low median household incomes.

Pride Month in the U.S. Celebrates LGBTQ+ Progress and Equality

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June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.

Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?

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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?

The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest

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American lakes are a vital feature of the country's landscape and cultural identity; from the Great Lakes in the Upper Penninsula to the picturesque Ozarks of the Midwest, citizens have flocked to these large freshwater sources for trade, natural resources and top-notch recreational activities.

10 Most Trans-friendly States in the U.S.

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The most trans-friendly states are where transgender people can live everyday life with legal protections, healthcare access, and a basic sense of safety.

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