New Jersey Ranks 50th Out of 50 on List in Strange Study
Most believe that the earth is round. To me, there’s no question, but apparently, there are many questions.
People from the state of our state of New Jersey believe that the earth is flat the least out of all the states in the country. With 165,120 Flat Earth searches throughout the last 12 months and 178.40 searches per 10,000 residents.
An unrealistic theory to many people is gripping social media platforms across the United States. According to the study, the Flat Earth theory is gaining more than 4.1 billion views on TikTok alone.
This trending topic has evolved from a niche belief into a theory that many are starting to believe, and recent data reveals surprising insights into the United States with the most Flat Earthers.
The new research conducted over the past 12 months by BetKentucky reveals the states most intrigued by the Flat Earth theory. They ranked each state on searches per 10,000 residents.
According to the study’s findings, Alaska has emerged as the state with the highest number of Flat Earth believers. With a staggering 23,040 Flat Earth searches throughout the last 12 months with 314.33 searches per 10,000 residents, Alaskans have exhibited an exceptional interest in this alternative theory about the shape of our planet.
New York is below the middle of the pack at number 35 on the list. with over 437 thousand searches over the past year, and 224.16 searches per 10,000 residents.
Pennsylvanians ranked higher on the list and have more of a percentage of believers with a ranking of 29. They had over 303 thousand searches over the past year and 234.58 searches per 10,000 residents.
Colorado ranks as the second state with a significant number of believers, recording 183,000 Flat Earth searches. Wyoming closely follows, with 18,120 searches totaling at 310 searches per 10,000 residents.
Washington and Hawaii complete the top five, with 235,680 and 42,120 searches throughout the last 12 months, respectively.
Check out the full study here.
8 Seemingly Unreal Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
This Arizona canyon was naturally carved by rainwater streams within the sandstone. The Navajo Nation gave it the name ‘The place where water runs through rocks.’ Visit Arizona explains that the Upper Antelope Canyon tour is more frequented due to increased sunlight and towering walls reaching 120 feet. Alternatively, the Lower Antelope Canyon tour is equally remarkable, providing visitors with an immersive encounter among the swirling sandstone walls.
Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
Among the world’s largest springs, the Grand Prismatic measures an expansive 370 feet in diameter, exceeding the size of a football field. Its vibrant appearance stems from bands of orange, yellow, and green that encircle the deep blue waters. These diverse colors originate from different strains of thermophile bacteria, thriving in the progressively cooler waters around the spring, as explained by Yellowstone National Park. For a bird’s-eye-like view of the Grand Prismatic, they suggest visitors follow the half-mile Fairy Falls trail to a lookout.
The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan
Located in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, the Door to Hell is a large fiery crater. It emerged when a natural gas field accidentally caught fire in 1971 and has been burning continuously since then, according to National Geographic. A well-visited tourist spot, the Door to Hell permits visitors to hike down into the crater for a close view of the flames and an opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the site. The Door to Hell, also referred to as the Darvaza Gas Crater, is located in a rural part of the country.
Diamond Beach, Iceland
Found along Iceland’s South Coast, the Diamond Beach is a volcanic black sand shoreline adjacent to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Ice blocks from the glacier lagoon wash ashore after breaking into smaller pieces at sea, as mentioned in the Diamond Beach Travel Guide. The beach is also a natural habitat for seals.
Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska
According to the Tongass National Forest, the Mendenhall Glacier is among the numerous expansive glaciers originating from the Juneau Icefield, an area spanning 1500 square miles of rock, snow, and ice. The glacier gradually advances under the influence of gravity, descending down the slope. Over time, it carves the bedrock and erodes during its 13-mile path until it reaches Mendenhall Lake.
Thor’s Well, Oregon
Located on the Oregon coast near Cape Perpetua, there’s a large sinkhole that appears to swallow seawater continuously, resembling a bottomless pit. According to Yachats Oregon, it’s often called the “drainpipe of the Pacific.” They explain that the well is actually a hole in the rock that gives the impression of draining ocean water. Some researchers believe this well might have started as a sea cave shaped by waves. Over time, its roof likely collapsed, creating openings at the top and bottom, which spray ocean water.
Crooked Forest, Poland
Found close to the town of Gryfino in West Pomerania, Poland, the Crooked Forest consists of 400 peculiarly contorted pine trees. As revealed by Discovery, these pine trees were planted approximately in 1930, back when the area was part of the German province of Pomerania. Starting from the ground, the pine trees exhibit a distinctive feature: they grow with a sharp 90-degree bend towards the north, before gracefully straightening up towards the sky.
Pink Beach, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
The beach is named for its pink sand, which comes from tiny organisms in the coral reefs nearby. Visitors can swim, snorkel, and see marine life like sea turtles and manta rays in the clear water. The beach also has great views of hills and turquoise waters.
