Popular science myths debunked

Stacker investigated the gap between science and culture to compile 30 of the most common now-disproven scientific hypotheses that many Americans still believe today.

Best and worst states for women’s health

To get a more complete picture of women’s health in every state, Stacker calculated an index using data from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s State Profiles for Women’s Health and CDC data.

State economies benefiting most from same-sex marriage legalization

Stacker takes a retrospective look across the nation to compare the economic benefits of same-sex marriage in each state with actual current events involving that state’s LGBT+ community, including current Pride events, legislation, and local elections.

States with the wettest summers

Stacker rounds up the states with the wettest summers, based on data from the NOAA’s State Climate Extremes.

States with the most same-sex households

The number of people identifying as LGBT+ has risen over time, and supportive legislation and resources for new families have increased over the past few decades. Stacker used census data to examine these trends in the 25 states with the highest percentages of same-sex households.

State of the U.S. economy during the year you were born

Stacker set out to trace the milestones, pitfalls and major events that define the economic legacy of the century, using data from the Federal Reserve, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census, and other sources.