A new study by luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection reveals that Bali, Indonesia, is America's most Googled movie-inspired honeymoon destination. The study looked at Google searches for honeymoon-related terms across destinations featured in popular movies and TV shows. Data from TripAdvisor was also collected to show each location's number of romantic hotels and average visitor ratings.
Read MoreA new study has revealed that Drake is the go-to artist worldwide for relaxing music, with over 4,000 appearances across relaxing playlists on Spotify. The study, by public speaking exposure platform AmberWillo, has revealed the artists whose songs most frequently appear in playlists designed for relaxation and calm. The study examined 1,738 Spotify playlists themed around "relaxing," "calm," "chill," "soothing," and "peaceful" songs, where 378,382 tracks were found.
Read MoreA new study has revealed the best cities in the U.S. for movie enthusiasts, with Chicago coming in 12th. The research, conducted by social casino website McLuck, analyzed the 100 most populated U.S. cities to determine which offer the best experience for film fans. Each city received a score based on factors such as the number of movie theaters, indie venues, theater ratings and ticket prices.
Read MoreAccording to a recent study, Illinois records the third-highest surge in drug-related crimes across the United States. The research by Las Vegas injury law firm, Ladah Injury & Car Accident Lawyers, analyzed drug-related crime reports from 2023 and 2024 across all 50 states using FBI crime data. The percentage change in offenses was calculated to identify where crime prevention efforts may be falling short.
Read MoreThe research by business productivity platform TEMPLATE.NET analyzed monthly Google search volumes for ten related terms, including “Italian brainrot memes,” “brainrot Italian memes,” “Italian brainrot characters,” and “all Italian brainrot memes”, across all 50 U.S. states. The search volumes were then compared against population figures to determine which states are the most meme-obsessed per capita.
Read MoreIllinois ranks fifth nationally for ride-share support searches, with 396 queries per 100,000 residents — about 2.1 times the national average of 187. The Prairie State logged 50,620 support-related searches from a population of roughly 12,778,100 residents.
Read MoreAt 7 pm last Thursday, the Davis family settled around their living‑room TV, not to scroll Instagram, but to co‑build a virtual zoo in Minecraft. While 9-year-old George crafted pixel-perfect flamingos, his parents monitored the chat and cheered every tiger enclosure, an immersive ritual that, until recently, felt unthinkable for a family once wary of “screen time.”
Read MoreNew study reveals which Disney icons dominate online searches, social media, and YouTube views globally. From childhood movie nights to theme park visits, Disney characters hold a special place in hearts across generations. Whether it's humming "Let It Go" or spotting Mickey Mouse ears, these animated icons capture imaginations at every age. But which Disney characters actually rule the internet?
Read MoreThe research team at Casino Context analyzed America’s most visited beaches over the past year. They ranked them based on five risk factors: shark attacks, rescue incidents, drowning deaths, non-drowning deaths, and lost and found cases to reveal the most dangerous beaches.
Read MoreNetflix character fashion has been gaining major traction online, with styles from hit shows going viral on TikTok, trending on Instagram, and showing up in real-world shopping habits. A recent study by Kaiia analyzed online behavior to see which Netflix characters generate the most interest when it comes to style and outfits.
Read MoreIf you haven't heard of the "9-9-9 Challenge" yet, go ahead and do a quick Google search because it's going viral. It's a simple challenge: Drink nine beers and eat nine hot dogs within the first nine innings of an MLB game.
Read MoreTabletop gaming is a hobby with a passionate fandom that has seen growing mainstream popularity in recent years, and it is quite popular in America. A new nationally representative survey from Compare the Market AU talked to more than 1,000 American adults, and 29.3% said they play or collect tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) or wargames – or have done so in the past.
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