Apr 24, 2021COVID-19 cases in Tuscaloosa CountyThe COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been kind to anyone, especially those who live the U.S. With the number of the virus’ victims now approaching 600,000 in America alone, the sole hope for a successful end to the pandemic lies in the widespread distribution of vaccines. Thankfully, since the start of 2021…11 min read11 min read
Apr 5, 2021Farm dataDeep in the Wisconsin countryside, there’s a host of farms which produce all the necessities for the typical American diet. Cheese, milk, ham, chicken, fruit…you name it, rural Wisconsin has got it. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 28, 2021President Trump’s approval ratings, 2017The Trump years, which wrought an untold amount of chaos on the American political and social landscapes, are finally over. When we look back and see just what happened during this time, however, what in particular stands out? It’s no secret that Trump presided over an incredibly divisive political climate…3 min read3 min read
Mar 23, 2021Alabama’s unemployment ratesAlabama has a reputation of being poor and underdeveloped. While this assessment may be harsh, it sadly does possess a kernel of truth when the state’s unemployment numbers are considered, especially those from the first two decades of the twenty-first century. While unemployment rates reached highs around the 2008 Great…2 min read2 min read
Mar 14, 2021Top 100 movies of 2018Remember when we used to go to the theater to watch movies? Ahhh… Yeah, I barely do either. A staple of the pre-pandemic ‘Before Time,’ moviegoing and movie production were reaching new heights in 2018, as evidenced by the bubble graph below. This occurred despite the ever-increasing popularity of Netflix…2 min read2 min read
Mar 10, 2021Global freedom and GDPFor a long time, it’s seemed apparent that wealthier, more developed countries tend to be more free and democratic. This entails the presence of a national culture with low levels of corruption and political repression; the ability of a country’s citizens to express themselves and air their grievances without fear…2 min read2 min read
Feb 28, 2021Top passers in the SEC, 2018The Southeastern Conference unsurprisingly had an excellent track record of quarterback passing statistics during the 2018 season. While such data is impressive enough when compared against that of other conferences, how do SEC QBs stack up against each other? Here’s an internal analysis of how closely players match each others’…2 min read2 min read
Feb 24, 2021SEC football talent in 2019It’s no secret that football programs in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) have continued to rack up top talent year after year. Three-, four- and five-star players are all well-represented on the fourteen teams which comprise the SEC. …2 min read2 min read
