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This list is created for those worried about what the government shutdown would affect.

Methodology: The Smartest State designation is awarded on the basis of 21 factors selected from Morgan Quitno's annual reference book, Education State Rankings, 2006–2007. Rates for each of the 21 factors were processed through a formula that measures how a state compares to the national average for a given category. The end result is that the farther below the national average a state’s education ranking is, the lower (and less smart) it ranks. The farther above the national average, the higher (and smarter) a state ranks.

Here are some interesting facts about North Carolina.

Deciding where to stay in the country is a big decision especially if you are single and is loaded. Below is a list of places that would appeal to most young up coming professionals.