Walmart's most surprising top-selling items in every state

Walmart gathers more data than any other US retailer on what Americans are buying, thanks to its sheer size.

The company recently analyzed Walmart.com data to find out which items are the most popular in every state, and shared the results with Business Insider.

There were some products that were popular across the board, including mulch, microwave ovens, Mainstays pillows, and vacuums.

Other products had a surprising level of popularity by state, such as Zyrtec in California, traffic cones in Tennessee, puzzle storage in Illinois, and lemon cake in South Dakota.

Here are some of the most surprising top-selling items in every state, according to Walmart.