Who doesn’t love a travel selfie? But not all selfie spots are safe, and some areas are even known as the location of “killfies.” Here are some of the most dangerous selfie locations in the world where it pays to be more than careful when snapping a shot. 1: Machu Picchu, Peru The Machu Picchu…
Regardless of your stance on convicted felons, there’s no denying that laws and policies can make it easier or harder for released felons to find jobs. Here are the worst states for felons looking for employment. Ranking Felon Policies Zippia analyzed the following four factors to determine the worst states for felons seeking employment. The…
The United States has many great things going for it. Our diverse geography, football (the real kind that you throw with your hands), and Fourth of July cookouts are just a few of the things that make the Land of the Free so great. That said, no country is perfect. The British are understandably proud…
With homicides being a near-daily occurrence in the news for many Americans, it’s refreshing to know that some states offer a relatively safer environment. These are the states exhibiting the lowest homicide rates, along with some of their unique attractions. What the Data Says The following rankings are based on statistics that World Population Review…
Ask any traveler, and they’ll tell you this: Trying new foods is one of the best parts about traveling. But no matter how adventurous the person, some foods cross the grossness line. From animals in wine to half-developed animals in shells, these are some of the foods that Americans turn up their noses to but…
Moving to the Sunshine State can be a dream come true. But nothing is perfect, and even Florida residents who love their new state can have regrets. As a former Florida transplant, these are some of the most common situations I experienced or heard from fellow transplants that they wish they’d known sooner. 1: Job…
Your meeting runs past lunchtime. Your know-it-all coworker continues with their monologue, and after two more minutes, you snap at them. Being hangry happens to the best of us. But according to a Zippia study, residents in certain states may be more predisposed to it than others. Do you live in one of the hangriest…
Many Americans unknowingly act in ways that pinpoint them as an American tourist when they’re abroad. I’ve been in those shoes. Now that I have over a decade of experience traveling, I’ve developed a keen eye for these funny (and sometimes cringe-worthy) American tourist clichés. Here are some of the top contenders. 1: Everything Old…
Do you want to be well-received upon arriving in the United Kingdom? If so, don’t share this fact with your new Londoner friends: American English is older than British English. The reason? Original British settlers arrived in America speaking their native tongue. Not too long after, upper-class citizens in England decided they wanted to change…
Laughs incoming! Anyone with a few American road trips under their belt has likely come across some town names that made them giggle. Had the towns on this list been formed in the 21st Century, they may have been along the likes of Avocado Toast, Tesla, and Bussin instead of… well, you’ll see. How many…
