The gallons of wastewater that Hurricane Sandy spewed into waters and streets -- 3.5 billion gallons of which were completely raw sewage and more than 50 times the size of the BP oil spill.
The drop in the value of one ounce of gold in the last six months. Coupled with a weakened dollar, Arizona is poised to follow Utah in becoming the second state to add gold and silver to its legal currency.
The number of states with renewable portfolio standards that are considering legislation to reduce requirements for wind and solar power since the price of natural gas has dropped sharply.
The public's approval rating for the federal government -- the lowest ever recorded by the Pew Research Center. State governments, however, are enjoying their highest rating since 2008.
The number of jobs the state of Ohio lost in March, which was the highest in the nation. Midwestern states were especially hard-hit as the economic recovery stalled.
The average cost of a vaginal birth at a birthing center, compared to $10,166 for hospital deliveries. Home births -- partially due to their lower cost -- are on the rise, and so are bills to ease the restrictions on midwives.