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Colleges with the most Olympians since Tokyo 2020

Best Universities compiled data from Team USA to identify the schools with the highest concentration of college athletes turned Olympians.

Odds of 50 random events happening to you

Stacker reveals the true odds of rare instances, such as bowling a perfect game or living to be 100.

Presidential scandals in pictures

Stacker compiled a collection of 10 images showcasing presidential scandals through the decades.

Seeing yellow: The data behind penalties in the NFL

Which penalties are most common in NFL games, and which teams and refs lead the pack? OLBG analyzed recent NFL penalty data using stats from Pro Football Reference.

23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

Stacker compiled a list of 23 astronomical events to observe in 2023 using a variety of news and scientific sources.

The largest lottery jackpots in US history

Stacker compiled a list of the 15 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history from news reports and lottery press releases.

US presidents who were elected for a second term, ranked

Stacker dug through the data of C-SPAN's most recent ranking of all U.S. presidents based on a 10-point scale devised by academics to rank those chief executives who served more than one term in office.

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The Conversation: U.S. weekly news quiz

From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic experts and edited by a team of journalists.

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Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush – here’s the proof, captured by high-powered lasers

Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water droplets into the air around you. These droplets, called aerosol plumes, can spread pathogens from human waste and expose people in …

6 feet of snow in Buffalo: What causes lake-effect storms like this?

Parts of the Buffalo area saw more than 6 feet of snow over three days in November 2022. It’s hard for most people to imagine 6 feet of snow in one storm, like the …

Richest soccer players

Stacker compiled net worth data as well as life and career insights from the wealthiest soccer players in the world using Celebrity Net Worth and other sources.

Interesting facts

5 product failures that turned out to be successes

ClickUp compiled a list of products that found success in something other than their original intent from a collection of news and expert sources.

Most expensive US military weapons and programs

On Dec. 23, 2022, President Biden signed the Department of Defense's 2023 budget into law. Using data from the National Defense Authorization Act, Stacker analyzed which defense projects and programs are currently the most expensive.

Experts rank the best US presidents of all time

Stacker rounded up the best U.S. presidents of all time based on rankings from C-SPAN.

States with the highest revenue from cannabis taxes

H_Ko // Shutterstock The Drug Enforcement Agency hasn't seen any reason to remove cannabis from its list of Schedule I banned substances. Yet, cannabis in its myriad forms is pulling in billions …

Cities with the most divorced people

Using 5-year estimate data from the Census Bureau's 2021 American Community Survey, Stacker created a list of the 50 metropolitan areas with the highest number of divorced people.

States with the most firearms traced to them by the federal government

Stacker compiled Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives firearms trace data to see which states had the most trace requests tied to them in 2021.

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  Thistle compiled data on four markers that show how consuming plant-based meat instead of conventional meat is better for the planet using …
- Biggest blown lead in every NFL team's history
  
  When an NFL team takes a big lead only to have their opponent erase it, it's devastating for the loser and electrifying for the winner. OLBG …
- 5 sustainable household upgrades that save money and energy
  
  Enviro Friendly identified ways to upgrade your home to save money by compiling info from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy …
- People Protesting Predatory Pornography
  
  (NAPSI)—Research suggests some 40 million Americans visit porn sites regularly. While watching consenting adults is perfectly legal, there are …
- Black history from the year you were born
  
  Stacker examines just some of the struggles and triumphs African Americans have had each year over the last century.
- La Oficina del Defensor de Inmigrantes Detenidos ofrece un nuevo enfoque de supervisión en los centros de detención de EE. UU.
  
  (NewsUSA) - La Oficina del Defensor de Inmigrantes Detenidos (OIDO) es un recurso para defensores, representantes legales y familiares de …
- Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman delivers new approach to oversight at U.S. detention facilities
  
  (NewsUSA) - The Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO) is a resource for advocates, legal representatives, and family members of …
- The amount of solar home energy increased 32% in 2021. Here's how it happened
  
  Stacker investigated how solar home energy has grown in the U.S. over time using data from the Energy Information Administration and other …
- Many In Primary Care Want Patients To Share Mental Health Concerns
  
  (NAPSI)—Nurse practitioner Michele Long has been Beth’s primary care provider for years. So, when Beth started experiencing symptoms of …
- 8 things to do right now in your community to prepare for climate change
  
  Westfield compiled a list of eight ways people can prepare their communities for the impacts of climate change.
- 6 natural cleaning products you can make at home
  
  The Rounds compiled a list of do-it-yourself cleaning products that can easily be made with everyday products from your pantry.
- Year of the quarterback carousel: A look back at the NFL's record number of starting quarterbacks in 2022
  
  Stacker analyzed Pro-Football-Reference.com data to determine how an NFL-record 69 different quarterbacks started games during the 2022 regular …
- How tribal gaming has changed over time and impacts tribes today
  
  OLBG drew on internet research and National Indian Gaming Commission data to trace the history of tribal gaming.
- Everything you need to know about throwing a company event
  
  Giggster compiled a list of five essential considerations for planning successful company events using information from industry experts and …
- Gift Decadence During This Season of Love
  
  Valentine's Day may traditionally be a lovers' holiday, but it's also an opportunity to connect with those who make your heart happiest, whether …
- Biggest pizza chains in the US
  
  Stacker analyzed recent reports to determine the biggest pizza chains in America, based on their annual sales in 2020.
- Baby names that rose in popularity the most in 2021
  
  Examining information from the Social Security Administration, Stacker ranked the top 50 baby names that rose in popularity in 2021.