Frequently you'll see a list of the 50 states ranked by some criterion or another. Wealth, happiness, obesity, education, religiosity, population, cost of living, preference for Bugs Bunny vs. Mickey Mouse, whatever. Some states always end up at the extremes--Mississippi will be poor, religious, and obese. New York will be expensive and unhappy. Virginia is always in the middle. It seems to have no defining characteristics. It may be the most average state in the country. Maybe that's the list it can top.* Is this an example of the Interesting Number Paradox?
*Along with Number Of Throats Crushed On The State Flag, for which everyone else is tied for last.
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