Can you picture how grandma would react when she sees a postmark from a place called “Intercourse” on your Christmas card? Yes, there is a town called Intercourse in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania. There are also towns called Kiester in Minnesota, Butts in Georgia, and Boody in Illinois. The city of Hooker, Oklahoma, however,...
There are over 180,000 populated places in the United States, and almost all of them have a different name. Firstly, the names of towns and cities in the United States vary greatly in terms of their length. Reddit user Dremarious made maps showing the shortest city name in each U.S. state. However, I found 11...
People in America use different ways to give names to their towns. Some people choose to name their town after a place they used to live, others name it after a local landmark, and some go for a really strange name that guarantees their town sign will be stolen for many years. At Estately, we...
Riverside County, located in California, has recently seen a surprising increase in crime rates, making it the second most dangerous county in the state. This change in status has caused worries and brought attention to the urgent need for improved safety measures and community awareness. What is the crime rate in Riverside County, California? The...
According to a recent report, Homestead, a small town in Florida, is now known for having the second-highest number of murders in the state. This surprising ranking reveals that there has been an increase in violent crimes in the community. This has led to a closer look at the reasons behind this worrying trend. What...
A business owner in Liberty City who is mourning the loss of his younger brother continues to honor his brother’s memory. “Danny had a vision,” stated Phillip Agnew. “He continued without stopping until the very end.” Last summer, there was a very bad car accident on I-95 in Miami. Sadly, a South Florida activist named...
At a council meeting on Tuesday, the Montclair Township Council approved a new ordinance to support the redevelopment plan for Lackawanna Plaza. The vote was 5-1 and there were over 40 people in attendance. The new law replaces and cancels a previous law that was passed in October. Mayor Sean Spiller, Councilor Lori Price Abrams,...
Peregrine falcons are sitting on top of very tall buildings. Coyotes were seen on camera playing in someone’s backyard. A cabbage white butterfly with pale green wings is sitting on a flower blossom. A study published today in PLOS ONE reveals that urban areas have a lot of wildlife, which is increasingly affected by climate...
If you want to earn the highest salary right after graduating from college, choose to study engineering. Being a major is a safe choice if you want to have a good earning potential. A recent study by the New York Federal Reserve reveals that engineering degrees make up nine out of the top 16 college...
According to a new report by GoBankingRates using Census Bureau data, women earn more than men in only 42 out of 1,800 cities across the United States. The report looks at how much money men and women make each year in cities with at least 20,000 people. These are the top 10 cities where women...