A recent study crowned Alabama the most absent-minded state in America, citing an eye-popping number of Google searches related to lost items. But a closer look at the data suggests the Yellowhammer State’s ranking may have less to do with forgetful residents and more to do with one of Alabama’s most unusual tourist attractions.
According to research by DuelBits, Alabama recorded 28,652 annual searches for lost-item related terms per 100,000 residents, earning the state the highest “absent-minded” score in the nation.
The biggest culprit?…