Visualizing Winter Olympics All-Time Gold Medals

We show the countries that have won the most gold medals in Winter Olympic sports, ranging from skiing and bobsleigh to luge and ice hockey. Read more

Ranked: America’s Top Crops by Acres Harvested in 2023

The area devoted to growing the three top crops is bigger than the size of Texas. But even on that podium there’s only one king. Read more

Mapped: Every State’s Biggest Source of Tax Revenue

A vast majority raise the most through general and selective sales taxes. Here’s the single largest source of tax revenue for all 50 states. Read more

Mapped: Top 15 Countries by Native Spanish Speakers

Spain’s previous colonial expansion means there are now three countries with more native Spanish speakers than Spain. Read more

Mapped: How Much of Each U.S. State’s Population Lives in Cities

About 80% of the U.S. lives in cities. That’s 264 million people. But how does it vary per state? We investigate. Read more

Mapped: U.S. Obesity Rates, by State

Three U.S. states recorded an adult obesity rate of 40% or higher in 2022. Which states saw the highest obesity rates? Read more

Ranked: The 10 Worst U.S. States to Retire In

The worst states to retire in are those that are expensive and cold. But there’s a surprising warm weather entry as well. Read more

Ranked: The 10 Best U.S. States to Retire In

The best U.S. states to retire in are those that are affordable and warm. But #1 is from the mid-Atlantic region. Read more

Mapped: Top 15 Countries by Native French Speakers

As a former colonial power, France spread French across continents. Here’s where one can find native French speakers. Read more

Mapped: How Populations Have Changed in the Americas (1990-2023)

Nearly every country in the Americas has seen a population boom in the last three decades. Some have doubled in size. Read more