Being in one’s twenties is a time of trial and error. Mistakes are part of the journey, but experts caution that some missteps can dramatically alter our life’s path in unfavorable ways. Approximately 33% of twenty-somethings spend a portion of their twenties moving to a new residence every year, and they change jobs an average…
Many of us have experienced the letdown of travel destinations looking stunning in photos but falling short in real life. While there are plenty of budget-friendly destinations worth visiting, these 19 locations might not live up to your expectations. 1: Goa, India Pictures of scenic waterfalls, brightly-colored beach huts, and blue seas make Goa seem…
With age comes wisdom, they say. But to a young person, advice from older generations can feel a bit absurd until life throws them enough curveballs. These are some classic pieces of “old people” advice that people often think are funny when they’re young until they realize just how true the advice is. 1: From…
Many of us are guilty of believing common myths about poverty, especially if we haven’t experienced it. But here’s one thing to consider, among many others: You might technically be poor, even if you don’t view yourself that way. Britannica Dictionary defines poor as not having enough money to fund basic items that one needs…
Restaurants should aim to please their customers. But as many Americans unfortunately know, that’s not the case in every locale. From blasting music so loud that diners can’t hear one another to setting strict table times, Americans feel that some restaurants fail in customer etiquette. YouGov set out to determine which restaurant behaviors American customers…
When you think of states with the most polite populations, which ones come to mind first? Online language learning marketplace Preply set out to discover whether stereotypes like southern hospitality and rude New Yorkers hold any truth. Preply conducted their study by surveying Americans in all 50 states, asking them questions to gauge how important…
Approximately 195 of every 100,000 Americans are in rehabilitation centers for substance abuse. However, the exact rate varies significantly among some states. The Freedom Center ran a study to determine the states with the greatest and fewest number of substance abuse patients. Extracting data from the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),…
Tipping used to be a feel-good gesture. But in 2024, many Americans feel pressured to tip in situations where it was previously unnecessary, and in amounts that are hard to swallow. According to USA TODAY, the average tip Americans leave across the country is 18%. Nevertheless, residents in several states unapologetically leave well below that….
Feeling happy is a core part of human desire. No matter how many people say that happiness comes from within, some environments are undoubtedly more conducive to a happier life than others. Studies show that happiness is derived from two main factors: Endogenic, which is biological and cognitive, and exogenic, which is behavioral, economic, and…
Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners. Zippia analyzed data from the following four categories to…
