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Political cartoons from the last 111 years

Stacker went through the Library of Congress, newspapers, magazine archives, and art and photo libraries to find the most compelling political cartoons of the last 111 years.

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Holiday gift crazes and fads of the past century

Stacker compiled a list of toy crazes from the past 100 years.

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 …

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From smart kitchens to robocooks: 10 tech innovations transforming restaurants

Task Group analyzed news and trends across the restaurant industry to find 10 innovations pushing the forefront of technology when it comes to food service.

Coldest city in every state

Stacker analyzed data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to determine the coldest cities in every state.

What winter was like the year you were born

Stacker put together a list featuring information and statistics for each year of the past century using data from NOAA's Climate at a Glance Series and Snowfall Extremes database.

The cultural and historical significance of fashion on HBCU campuses

Stacker looked into the cultural and historical significance of fashion on HBCU campuses.

25 over-the-top Christmas displays from across America

To help get everyone in the mood for the upcoming holiday season, Stacker compiled a list of some of the most over-the-top Christmas displays across America.

Christmas church services

Bethlehem Covenant Church3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768www.bethlehemcov.org Pastor Colleen Nelson(Handicapped Accessible)Traditional Service – 9 AMContemporary Service –10:30 …

FOSTER THE FAMILY

What do you do when a foster child you have raised for several years is suddenly going home to her birth parents? How do you react the first time the school principal calls you in to discuss a …

Riverview Theater one of few one-screen theaters still operating locally

It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community …

GREAT TOILET PAPER CHALLENGE AT MINNEHAHA FOOD SHELF

The Minnehaha Food Shelf has seen an enormous increase in demand for its services since the first of the year and several area churches have stepped up to try to meet the demand by collecting a …

CANS FOR SAM

Longfellow residents Linda Featherstone and her husband Frank Forkins have helped neighborhood cats and dogs to have healthier and happier lives for the past 25 years. Working with pet owners who …

The most common complaints filed to your local government

Stacker analyzed over 70,000 issues for 365 metro areas on SeeClickFix.com to find the most common categories of complaints submitted by concerned citizens.

Inflation is significantly stressing 75% of Americans—here's how they're making ends meet

Foothold Technology analyzed data from the Census Bureau's latest Household Pulse Survey, released Nov. 29, to determine how Americans are making ends meet during record-high inflation.

Countries with the highest rates of public-sector corruption

Stacker used the Corruption Perceptions Index from Transparency International to look at the most public-sector corrupt countries in the world.

15 things AI can (and can't) do

Stacker assessed the current state of AI, from predictive models to learning algorithms, and identified the capabilities and limitations of automation in various settings.

US metro areas with the worst air pollution

Stacker compiled a list of the metro areas with the worst pollution in the U.S. using the 2022 American Lung Association State of the Air Report.

Zip codes donating the most money to Donald Trump

Stacker gathered information from the Federal Election Commission to provide a comprehensive list of the top 50 zip codes where President Trump has received the most campaign donations over the past two years.

Richest current Republican politicians in Congress

Stacker ranked current Republican politicians in Congress by their total estimated net worth using a database compiled by Insider from congressional disclosure reports.

Richest current Democratic politicians in Congress

Using a database compiled by Insider from congressional disclosure reports, Stacker ranked current Democratic politicians in Congress by their total estimated net worth.

Where do Alex Jones' damages rank among other high-profile defamation settlements?

Stacker compiled a list of recent high-profile defamation cases and compared the payouts to that of Alex Jones using a variety of news and other sources.

States with the highest and lowest Biden approval ratings

Stacker compiled a list of the states with the highest and lowest approval ratings for President Biden using data from Morning Consult.

Arson fires at Stevens House

The Minneapolis Park and RecreaCon Board Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving three recent arson fires at the Stevens House, located at 4901 South Minnehaha Park …

MFD commemorates 30th anniversary of first all-women fire crew

Current and former fire department staff, city officials, friends and family joined together at Minneapolis Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave.) on Sept. 23, 2022, to honor the four members of the …

WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET

Before Lake Street was a popular hub of Minneapolis, it was a rural area where farming was prevalent. There were rarely any streetcars or buses that rode up and down the street, but rather, horses …

Repairs coming to historic park buildings

The Ard Godfrey House, John H. Stevens House, and Longfellow House are scheduled for repairs this fall as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate historic structures located in Minneapolis …

It’s Cheatham Avenue now

Dight Ave is no longer named after a man who launched a crusade to bring the eugenics movement to Minnesota and wrote fan letters to Hitler. Instead, it has been renamed to honor John Cheatham, a man …

- How Your Holiday Gifts And Cards Get Where They Need To Go
  
  (NAPSI)—The daily operations performed by the U.S. Postal Service depend on a vast network of people that collect, transport, process and …
- Tis the Season for Streaming! Holiday Movie Tool Simplifies Movie Night
  
  (NAPSI)—The next few months will be filled with holiday cheer—not just in spirit, but on our screens. From Thanksgiving hits to Christmas …
- Avoid Malicious Online Advertisements
  
  (NAPSI)—Beware, cybercriminals target consumers with malicious ads that use scare tactics to trick them into downloading malware, including …
- 6 tips to maximize your giving this season
  
  (BPT) - It’s the season of giving, which means you can make an impact no matter your budget.When money is tight, donating to charities can …
- Veteran-Led Coffee Company Will Fuel Your Fundraising
  
  (NewsUSA) - Put the fun in your fundraising efforts with the power of coffee, a user-friendly website and the business acumen of a veteran-led …
- Holiday Must-Haves: Make holiday shopping a cinch
  
  (Family Features) If you're a shopper at heart, it may be a challenge you enjoy, but if the idea of holiday shopping brings out the Grinch …
- 15 of the most expensive celebrity weddings of all time
  
  Stacker researched 15 of the most expensive celebrity weddings of all time.
- The most popular, gender-neutral baby names
  
  Stacker sourced and analyzed data from the Social Security Administration list of popular baby names in 2021 to find the Top 50 gender-neutral …
- Highest-paid players in the NBA
  
  You may know which NBA players make the most points, but who makes the most money? Stacker compiled a list of the 25 highest-paid NBA players …
- 5 major mistakes people tend to make when recycling
  
  The Rounds outlined five major recycling mistakes people should avoid to minimize their landfill footprints and make the most of local recycling …
- Tips for Hazard-Free Holidays
  
  (BPT) - The holiday season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start making memories in the kitchen with your loved ones. …
- 5 Trending Holiday Looks for the Whole Family
  
  (Family Features) Whether you're aiming for style for a holiday celebration or planning an evening out to shop and take in the holiday …
- From design to landfill: the lifecycle of your $3 Shein shirt
  
  Stacker referenced news and fashion industry reports to break down the general life cycle of fast fashion.
- 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 …
- The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event internationally—here's how it stacks up to other US events
  
  OLBG collected data on the U.S. television ratings of recent major sports championships to see how the Men's World Cup ranks in popularity …
- Players with the most penalty minutes in NHL history
  
  OLBG ranked the best enforcers in NHL history, based on all-time leaders in penalty minutes, according to Sports Reference's Stathead …
- The 'urban heat island' effect has made these 10 cities the most heat-intense in the US
  
  New Jersey Real Estate Network examined data from climate change nonprofit Climate Central to find which cities experience the most intense …
- How to make elevated design choices: The delight is in the details
  
  (BPT) - Whether you’re a DIYer wanting to transform your home or a professional designer, each decision you make about the quality of …
- Campaign Combats Underage Drinking
  
  (NewsUSA) - Underage drinking levels are at historic lows, and one way to continue this trend is to prevent teens’ access to alcohol. The We …
- Don’t Discount the Value of Donations to Our Troops
  
  (NewsUSA) - Over the last decade, America has been fortunate to avoid major conflict overseas. However, thousands of American military troops …

- States with the highest cancer rates
  
  Stacker used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to rank U.S. states and the District of Columbia by their incidence rates …
- Three Ways A Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Could Help Reduce Your Health Risks
  
  (NAPSI)—Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks …
- Password Rage—What It Is, How To Avoid It
  
  (NAPSI)—If you’re like most people, a frustrating online password process has put you in a bad mood. In fact, according to a recent Aware …
- New Study Shows Everyone Hates Using Passwords But Generational Differences Persist
  
  (NAPSI)—Most people are well aware of the shortcomings of passwords. Generally, they just don’t deliver the level of security and …
- Commit To Password Hygiene Or Resign To Getting Hacked
  
  (NAPSI)—Passwords—they’re so ubiquitous, yet are the source of so many online hacks due to poor password hygiene. According to a recent …
- Only 19 women have won the National Book Award for fiction—here's who they are
  
  Using the National Book Foundation website, Stacker looked at the 19 women who have won the National Book Award for fiction and listed them …
- Curate home design through self-expression
  
  (BPT) - Life and style are very much connected. From the way an outfit comes together with the quality of the fabric and the cut of the garment, …
- 25 LGBTQ+ books that changed the literary landscape
  
  To celebrate LGBTQ+ history, Stacker created a list of LGBTQ+ books that changed the literary landscape of their time, encompassing various …
- How the flu shot is determined each year
  
  Using information from public health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Stacker looked at how the flu vaccine is …
- 5 easy ways to make your home more sustainable
  
  The Rounds researched five simple ways to make your home—and household habits—more sustainable.
- From Fenway to Lambeau: The oldest sports venue in each state with major league teams
  
  Fenway, Lambeau, Wrigley, “the Garden”: Fans love old stadiums and arenas—these are the oldest Vivid Seats found in each state with major …
- Can you guess which US city this 'Jeopardy!' clue is about?
  
  Stacker compiled a list of clues about US cities using J! Archive.
- Bold actions help provide more equitable period care products and services for women
  
  (BPT) - While menstruation and periods are topics that are becoming more mainstream, there are still hidden costs and inequalities for many …
- In honor of Dictionary Day on Oct. 15, here are words that mean different things in the US and abroad
  
  Stacker used a variety of sources to compile a list of words that are used in the United States but mean something different abroad.
- Visualizing three decades of animal agriculture emissions in the US
  
  Thistle analyzed 30 years of livestock emissions data from the Environmental Protection Agency to unpack how agriculture has contributed to …
- When Pregnant and Postpartum People Speak, We Should All Listen
  
  (BPT) - By Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, RADM USPHS Director of the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control and …
- From stress relief to managing depression: 10 ways swimming can do wonders for your mind and body
  
  Physical activity keeps your body fit and your mind clear. Dolphin Pools looked at research from studies around the world that show the number …
- 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 …
- The cause of hot flashes, and why it's time to talk about it
  
  (BPT) - Hot flashes and night sweats — the common terms for vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause — are experienced by …
- 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 …