Many Oklahomans assume the United States leads the world in overweight individuals. However, the U.S. is outpaced by ten other countries when it comes to obesity rates. Our World in Data published an interactive map based on NCD Risk Factor Collaboration’s data on body mass index (BMI) and overweight trends across 195 countries. The results…
Many of us know someone who constantly talks about the “good old days.” The problem? From an objective, societal viewpoint, past decades weren’t always better. Nostalgia plays a huge role in why Utahns—and Americans as a whole—think the good old days were better. Psychologists describe nostalgia as a natural process and something that can help…
Many of us hold stereotypes about other countries, whether we realize it or not. The same is often true of foreigners’ perceptions of the United States. During my over a decade of international travel, I’ve met non-Americans who’ve shared their unknowingly skewed views of the U.S. with me. I’ve also talked with travelers who’ve heard…
Tip guilt. Tip fatigue. Tipflation. All of these words are relatively new to American vocabulary, and yet far too many of us can relate to them. That said, tipping restaurant staff isn’t customary in all parts of the world. In some countries, it’s even viewed as rude and disrespectful. So, if you’re planning an international…
British and American accents are clearly different, but it’s not just the accents that set them apart. Many expressions that Mississippians use are unfamiliar to Brits, and the opposite is also true. We gathered some of the many phrases Mississippians—and Americans as a whole—use that drive Brits crazy. Has your British friend ever caught you…
In 1974, tipping was a feel-good gesture. Fast forward to 2025, and many Montanans—and Americans as a whole—feel pressured to leave higher tips than ever before for services that have already become pricier due to inflation. Americans know they pay high tips. But how do our tipping practices compare to other countries in the world?…
While many Oklahoma residents agree that prisons serve a necessary purpose, countries differ significantly in what actions warrant imprisonment. According to World Population Review’s data on global incarceration rates, having a higher rate of imprisonment doesn’t necessarily correlate with increased safety. Measuring Incarceration Rates World Population Review used data from the World Prison Brief to…
You’ll be hard-pressed to find an area in the U.S. where Americans aren’t struggling with paying for higher grocery costs. But as a study by WalletHub reveals, increased food costs are impacting residents from certain states more than others. Mississippi residents spend more money on groceries compared to their income than all other states. Take…
Who said you should stop traveling in your golden years? For some Americans, it might be the best time to explore the world and enjoy a well-deserved getaway. So, whether you’re a fit retiree seeking adventure or you want a relaxing, easy-going vacation, these are the 20 destinations worth putting on your retirement bucket list….
Who said you should stop traveling in your golden years? For some Michiganians, it might be the best time to explore the world and enjoy a well-deserved getaway. So, whether you’re a fit retiree seeking adventure or you want a relaxing, easy-going vacation, these are the 20 destinations worth putting on your retirement bucket list….
