Only in South America do people believe that Paraguay – a small, landlocked country – nearly became a world power in the 19th century, to the point of being feared by England at the height of colonialism.

Nuclear power is the quiet giant of America’s energy mix – carbon-free, constant, and controversial. But not every state pulls its weight. While some states have banned reactors, others have built their entire grid around them. This infographic ranks the top 10 nuclear-producing states, revealing who leads the atomic age, who’s chasing them, and just how lopsided America’s fission footprint really is.