Nobel Prize history from the year you were born
Stacker looked at facts and events related to the Nobel Prizes each year from 1931 to 2021, drawing from the Nobel Committee’s recollections and…
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A timeline of notable government bailout and relief programs in US history
The US government has a history of bailing out institutions and individuals in extraordinary times. Sound Dollar looks at the historical record to…
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How ‘monkeypox’ and other disease names have caused controversy
Stacker investigated how “monkeypox” and other disease names have caused controversy, using a collection of news, scientific, and government sources.…
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Is your neighborhood at risk of sinkhole damage? You might be surprised …
Stacker investigated some of the primary risk factors for sinkholes and where those factors may be present using information from the U.S. Geological…
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Rates of women voter registrations are surging—particularly where reproductive rights are threatened
Stacker analyzed TargetSmart data to see how women’s voter registrations have changed since the Dobbs decision. State rankings for legislation…
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These are the groups behind some of the biggest cybercrimes
Using sources including the U.S. government and the Council on Foreign Relations, Twingate has compiled a list of eight notorious hacking groups…
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Comprehensive sex education matters. Here’s what the data shows
Stacker cited data from SIECUS, the Guttmacher Institute, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to visualize how…
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Former jobs of the governor of every state
Stacker analyzed the former roles of every current governor in…
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What makes people vote? What data and experts say
As part of a project called Democracy Day, Stacker conducted research and spoke with experts to better understand why people vote. Â …
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States with the lowest voter turnout last midterm cycle
Stacker examined U.S. Census data to find which states had the lowest voter turnout in the 2018 midterm…
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The history of voting in the United States
Stacker examined how voting rights have evolved in America, how much has been accomplished, and how much remains to be…
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Former world leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office
Stacker referenced news coverage and legal documents to compile a list of former leaders who were prosecuted after leaving office. Read on to learn…
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Could you pass the U.S. citizenship test?
There are 100 questions on the civics section of the U.S. citizenship test. Applicants are asked ten of those questions orally and must answer at…
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Nearly half of fatal car accidents in 2020 happened at night—understanding the factors at play
Why do more car crashes happen at night? Staver Accident Injury Lawyers used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to examine…
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How veterans’ employment compares to the rest of the population
Stacker cited data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to visualize how veterans’ employment compares to the rest of the…
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Your guide to the Bill of Rights and other constitutional amendments
Stacker compiled a look at all 27 amendments to America’s governing document, the…
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The 4 types of learners—and how to know which you are
Not everyone learns the same. The VARK model identifies four types of learners: visual, auditory, read and write, and kinesthetic. Citing the VARK…
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Monkeypox vaccine in the US: What public health experts know so far—and what they don’t
Stacker compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the currently available monkeypox vaccine from governments, scientific sources, and…
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What steps some states have taken to provide reparations for Black Americans
Stacker explored the steps some states are taking to make amends for racial injustices and inequality against Black Americans.…
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A state-by-state breakdown of crashes involving large trucks
Which states had the most fatal accidents involving large trucks in 2020? Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger used data from the National Highway…
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