Map of What Every State Disproportionately Purchases

Just when you thought 2020 could not be any weirder than it already is, a map detailing what each state disproportionately purchases. Thank you Zippia.com for making me tilt my head in every way and thank you for the countless "What the heck?" comments that have my co-workers concerned about my internet searches. Can we blame COVID-19 for the obscure ways that Americans are spending the money? The break down on what people are disproportionately spending their money on is very riveting.

First off, Louisiana, why do you need so much asbestos? How is it even legal to purchase an item that causes mesothelioma? According to Maacenter.com "Currently, up to 1% of asbestos is legal to use in products in the U.S. While a seemingly small amount, exposure to any amount of the mineral can cause asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma." What is Louisiana so busy making with asbestos?

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Why does a Tennesse need typewriters all of a sudden? Is there a surge of street poets in Frankin and Nashville? Did the release of "Midnight Sun" by Stephanie Meyer awaken the vampires? Why does Indiana need so much human blood? Of course, Texas needed barbed wire surprised no one. They were voted "Most Likely to Secede", they're trying to stay closed off for a while.