Major southern cities rank among the most irritated in the nation according to a new study conducted on behalf of Edge shave gel. Atlanta (No. 1), Houston (No. 2), Washington DC (No. 3) and Baltimore (No. 4) ranked the highest in irritating factors, while predominantly northern cities like Rochester (No. 50), Milwaukee (No. 49), Minneapolis (No. 48), Buffalo (No. 47), and Tucson (No. 46), the arid outlier, ranked the lowest. Researchers found that irritating factors like pest control, average heat index and overall traffic congestion helped contribute to high irritation scores in the south.
The Edge Anti-Irritation Study examined 11 separate categories, comparing national data to extrapolate metropolitan rankings. Categories measured include: humidity levels; weather conditions; incidence of traffic delays and congestion; average commute times; frequency of flight delays and cancelations; rates of sleeplessness; underemployment; pollens and allergens; pests; and comedy clubs per capita. You can read more about the study here.
