Posted September 2026
What the world's central banks keep in their vaults
The dollar is 57% of world reserves, the renminbi trails the Canadian dollar, and the US hoards a quarter of all official gold. A tour of the IMF's reserve data.
Posted September 2026
The states presidents rarely visit while in office
Every sitting president since Washington has set foot in Pennsylvania, but only ten have visited Alaska. What 47 presidencies of travel records reveal.
Posted September 2026
America's 50 biggest fast-food chains, by the numbers
Subway has the most restaurants, McDonald's sells about as much as its next two rivals combined, and Chick-fil-A makes nearly double McDonald's per store.
Posted June 2026
How to read the Bilateral Trade Explorer
Pick any two countries and see every category of goods they trade, the balance product by product, and the tariffs on top. Here is how the tool works and what to try first.