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Exploring America’s Most-Loved Rom-Coms

This PixlParade article reads like a chaotic group chat full of friends lovingly arguing over which romantic comedy reigns supreme and gets romance right. It rounds up the most popular rom-coms of all time and reminds us that, as a society, we have strong feelings about tropes like enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, and grand declarations that would cause a scene in real life. The rankings here feel less like cold data and more like a collective declaration of love for the genre. The data reveals some surprising truths. For example, New York City is apparently the most romantic place on planet Earth based on how often it’s featured. And did you know at least one animated ogre earned beloved rom-com status? (That would be Shrek.)

Exploring America’s Most-Loved Rom-Coms

Exploring America’s Most-Loved Rom-Coms

This new study from Preply doesn’t just show where Americans use affectionate nicknames most, it also highlights how varied those names can be depending on regional quirks and specific couple preferences. Using survey data from residents in every state, the research assigned a score reflecting how often people call their partners by a pet name and listed the most popular names in each region. Nationwide, we can see that classics like “honey”, “love”, and “baby” are the most common. Many Americans believe affectionate nicknames strengthen their relationships. One in four people report feeling that something is wrong if their partner uses their real name instead of a nickname.

Exploring America’s Most-Loved Rom-Coms

Safety Chart for Seniors Highlights Practical Tips and Tech

A new article from Ooma pairs practical guidance with a clear, easy-to-scan chart of safety tips for seniors. These tips provide families with a quick, thorough overview of protective measures that have the greatest impact on their aging loved ones.

Safety Chart for Seniors Highlights Practical Tips and Tech

Graphic Sorts Side-Gig Apps by Fees Leveraged

Freelancers might find this graphic from LLC Attorney.com useful as a list of warning signs and green flags. It shows exactly how much each of these popular side-gig apps extracts in fees from the payment of each job. Ride-share and delivery apps pull anywhere from 25% to 30% from fares, which is a large chunk of fees. Apps like Wag are on the high end. They extract 40% in service fees.

Graphic Sorts Side-Gig Apps by Fees Leveraged

Charting How Office Technology Evolved Over Time

Ooma’s new timeline reminds viewers that office technology didn’t evolve overnight. It presents the work of centuries of problem-solving with innovations building on each other to make office work more accurate, connected, and efficient. From handwritten manuscripts to cloud-based software, the timeline shows the many steps in between. The timeline breaks down several aspects of office technology.

How Office Technology Evolved Over Time

Which Companies Own Which Mattress Brands?

The NapLab team created a guide that breaks down the complex web of corporate connections behind well-known mattress brands available in stores and online. While consumers may think there are dozens of independent companies competing against each other in a diverse market, the team’s graphic reveals that a handful of parent companies actually own these recognizable brands. For example, we see that Somnigroup International owns famous brands like Tempur-Pedic, Sleepy’s, Sealy, and Stearns & Foster, while Serta Simmons Bedding owns Simmons, Serta, and Beautyrest, among other lines.

Which Companies Own Which Mattress Brands?

Explore the History of Americans Cutting the Cord

There was a time when landline phones and cable TV were fixtures in every American home, but that moment is fading into history, as we can see in the Ooma article on U.S. cord-cutting statistics. The infographic tells a vivid story in 30 facts about how wireless phones and streaming entertainment have become the new norm. In late 2024, almost 79% of adults and 87% of children lived in a home without landlines. Landline-only households have nearly vanished. Cable TV is on the outs, too. 46% of U.S. households with Internet have canceled cable, while 12% never subscribed to begin with. Most of these households list the cost of cable TV as the reason for cutting the cord. Flexible, on-demand streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu offer tons of content for less. Americans today enjoy the freedom to watch what they want, when they want, and despite rising fees, they’re still paying less for streaming than for a cable package. It’s no wonder that cable is fading away.

Explore the History of Americans Cutting the Cord infographic

Determining the Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI

Ace Handyman Services helps us reconsider the value of home improvement projects. Their study shows that large, expensive motivations don’t carry the same value as smaller home improvement projects with strong returns on investment. It can be easy to overlook painting, fixture upgrades, basic repairs, and flooring improvements, but the study shows that these projects consistently pay off. The team explains that buyers are drawn to homes that look great and feel cared for. It gives the feeling that these homes are move-in ready. Unfinished repairs, outdated fixtures, and dull furnishings can be the silent killer of home value. Focusing on practical improvements that enhance the home’s appearance and function will improve resale value and daily comfort. The team encourages an innovative approach to home upgrades that prioritize practical maintenance over dramatic renovations.

Determining the Home Improvement Projects with the Best ROI

Study Examines the Popularity of Home Improvement Gifts infographic

The holiday season heralds a scramble for gift ideas, and according to this new study, practicality is a trending choice. An analysis from the Ace Hardware team shows that in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, home improvement gifts are common, making up 77.35 of every 1,000 gifts given in those states.

There are similar numbers across the country, indicating that Americans value practical gifts that can help them improve their living spaces. In states across the nation, lawn and garden items are the most common home improvement gifts, comprising a quarter of these gifts. Major appliances and building supplies are popular choices, too.

Study Examines the Popularity of Home Improvement Gifts infographic

Naming the Crown Jewels of Christmas Movies

The Christmas season brings eggnog, cozy pajamas, twinkly lights, and holiday movie nights. PixlParade asked around 2,000 Americans to choose their favorite Christmas movie, and the results may surprise you.

The clear leader as the king of holiday films is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. It earned 31% of the vote, making it the top holiday film overall, and also the #1 Christmas movie in 31 states. A Christmas Story takes the top spot in 10 states, followed by Home Alone, which won 5 states.

Naming the Crown Jewels of Christmas Movies infographic

Study Analyzes Fatal New Year’s Eve Car Wrecks

The New Year’s holidays are a time full of excitement, celebration, and travel, but unfortunately, they come with serious risks, as we can see in this analysis of car wrecks from CarInsurance.com. The team examined almost a decade of data to present stark figures. Certain states and counties see far higher fatal traffic accidents between December 31 and January 1 than others. The states at the top of the list are South Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The most dangerous counties are Sarasota and Manatee in Florida, and Davidson County in Tennessee.

Study Analyzes Fatal New Year’s Eve Car Wrecks infographic

How To Set Up Your Businesses For Success During The Holidays

In 2025, the holiday season is rolling around just like every other year. However, unlike every other year, discretionary spending is not quite readey. In fact, the average consumer has the lowest discretionary spending levels since 2009. Similarly, Generation Z, Millennials, and Gen X are all in worse financial positions as of 2025 than they were during the pandemic in 2021.

How To Set Up Your Businesses For Success During The Holidays infographic

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