#17: Highlighting Kentucky
Best: Kentucky shines in the culinary world with its iconic Fried Chicken, thanks to Colonel Sanders. Over 75 years ago, his roadside restaurant set the golden standard for crispy delight, making the state synonymous with this mouth-watering dish.

Worst: Kentucky faces a grim health reality, leading the nation in lung cancer diagnoses. With only a 56% chance of five-year survival, the state’s residents confront the harsh consequences of this prevalent disease.