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Olympics 2012 by the Numbers

The Numbers Behind the Olympic Games in London by Catherine McNiff Olympic Medals Source: London 2012 Related Links 2012 Summer OlympicsMemorable Olympic…

Numbering the Highway System

Knowing your numbers helps you know which direction you are going on U.S. highways. Here's how the highway systems are numbered.Interstate Highways Three highways run from coast to coast: I-10, I-…

Rolling Stones by the Numbers

Facts and stats about Rolling Stones hits, albums and other milestones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Source: WikiCommons Related…

U.S. Immigration by the Numbers

Immigration Statistics from the most recent data available from the Department of Homeland Security   Related Links Notable U.S. Immigrants Immigration Facts The Green Card…

Earth Day by the Numbers

April 22, 2017, marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day—a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Organizers started Earth Day in response to a…

Earth Day by the Numbers

April 22, 2016, marks the 46th anniversary of Earth Day—a day intended to inspire awareness and…

Valentine's Day by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Find fun facts about Valentine's Day—a holiday centuries old that celebrates love—from who sent the first valentine to how many Americans send love messages today…

Back to School by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Related Links School Enrollment and Educational Attainment Elementary and High School Education Higher Education…

Fourth of July by the Numbers

Census facts for July 4, 2016 Source: U.S. Census Bureau Related Links National Hot Dog Month BBQ Primer Immigration Immigrants to U.S. by Country of Origin Ethnic Concentrations in…

Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

A mixed number is a combination of a whole number and a fraction. For example, if you have two whole apples and one half apple, you could describe this as 2 + 1/2 apples, or 21/2 apples. Writing…