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Study Analyzes Where a Second Language Pays Off the Most in the Job Market

The team at Preply presents a study examining how much more bilingual workers earn than their monolingual colleagues. After analyzing thousands of data points, the team discovered that bilingual workers do earn significantly more on average. However, there are strong differences across jobs and industries, as well as by the country where the worker is employed and the second language they speak.

Study Analyzes Where a Second Language Pays Off the Most in the Job Market

Survey Reveals How Americans Really Feel About Small Talk
Curious what Americans really think about small talk? You’ll want to check out this fascinating new survey from Preply! It turns our everyday gabbing on its head with eye-opening stats on how people feel about it, including that 71% of respondents would rather sit in silence than make small talk.

Small Talk Statistics and Social Behavior Insights in America

The Products That Transformed Whole Industries

We interact with so many products and services daily that it's easy to overlook their impact on our lives. Qualtrics serves as a reminder with a timeline of the past few decades, highlighting the most important products and technologies that transformed or even birthed new industries.

The Products That Transformed Whole Industries

Facts and Statistics Show AI’s Global Dominance in Business

Artificial intelligence has taken the business world by storm, with cost-saving mechanisms, automation, and inspiration for fresh ideas. The Qualtrics team presented 25 statistics emphasizing the speed and power with which AI has spread across the business world. There are 70,000 AI companies worldwide, with the most successful earning, on average, $3.48 billion. The U.S. is the home of AI. It hosts the largest number of companies, and they’ve invested the most in the industry. American private investment in AI has reached $109.1 billion. Private companies develop 90% of AI models. Nvidia is the biggest player in the AI industry, the first to exceed $5 trillion in market value. Small businesses in the U.S. have also started using AI. 89% use them in their daily operations, whether it’s for financial management or customer service. Data reveals that AI is entrenched in everyday business practice.

Facts and Statistics Show AI’s Global Dominance in Business

Graphics Illustrate Why Mother Language Matters
When people move to a new country or region, they usually have to learn a new language to navigate society. While multilingual people around the world prove they are up to the task, that doesn’t mean their native language diminishes in meaning or importance. Preply proves this truth with a set of graphics based on survey data. The team offered a survey that asked questions about the following topics:

Graphics Illustrate Why Mother Language Matters

Which U.S. States Do People Spend the Most Time at Home?

A new study from the Rove Lab ranks all 50 U.S. states by how much time residents spend at home, using a score that combines their average minutes per day on at-home activities and the percentage of people who work from home. The top spot goes to New Jersey, where residents spend much of their day at home and have one of the highest remote-work rates in the country.

Which U.S. States Do People Spend the Most Time at Home?

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.

Most Popular Couple Nicknames in Every State

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

The Most Pet-Friendly Vacation Destinations

The team at Florida Rentals offers the perfect map for pet owners, identifying the most pet-friendly cities in the nation. Many travelers want to bring their furry friends along for the ride rather than trust them to a sitter or pay for expensive boarding. The team created a comprehensive scoring system that considered factors like climate, vet access, park availability, and pet-friendly hotel availability.

The Most Pet-Friendly Vacation Destinations infographic

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