Ask any American to describe Florida, and their responses will vary according to their experience and what they’ve heard. Beaches, alligators, warm winters, and hurricanes might all come to mind. I spent family vacations in Florida and lived there as an adult for five years. Of the many things I learned, among the biggest was…
Have you ever heard of “land subsidence”? For residents in certain coastal cities, land sinkage is a pressing issue. What causes sinking land, you ask? In the ten cities highlighted in this list, the phenomenon has less to do with natural climate cycles and almost everything to do with human activity: Buildings that are too…
Let’s face it: We’ve all run into a less-than-friendly American or two. Maybe you’d even classify yourself in that category. But it goes beyond individuals; some cities are notorious for having a rude local culture (unfriendly New York City streets, anyone?). But stereotypes aren’t always true, so language learning marketplace Preply ran a study that…
South Florida summers might be hot, but this Fort Lauderdale hotel deal is even hotter. The Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is rolling out major perks for Florida residents looking to take a quick beach escape without airfare. Located just steps from the sandy shoreline and the lively A1A strip, the Kimpton Shorebreak is…
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Florida is the state with the most rapid population growth, with a 1.9% population increase in 2022 alone. Many Americans who moved to Florida first traveled there as tourists. However, there’s a huge difference between being a tourist and a resident in Florida. I’m among those…
Only a handful of South Dakota residents can boast about an income that’s higher than 99% of their fellow residents. Whether you want to be part of that small group or are a curious bystander, the earnings threshold it takes to be in the top 1% in each state puts the average American income into…
Does it feel like people are moving to Texas in droves, clogging up highways and making wait times longer at grocery stores? If so, you might not be surprised if you see your city on this list of the fastest-growing places in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report determined the fastest-growing places in America…
Most Pennsylvania residents don’t fear that a deadly animal could attack them every time they leave their homes. However, dangerous animals coexist with humans across the United States. These are the states where residents have a relatively higher chance of losing their lives at the mouth of one of them. Pennsylvania makes the list. Can…
With age comes wisdom, they say. But to a young Missouri resident, 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 Missourians often think are funny when they’re young until they realize just how true the advice is. 1:…
Here’s a fun trivia question for your next West Virginian get-together: Which letter isn’t in any state name? If you’re like us, you’re mentally singing “Fifty Nifty United States” trying to figure it out. Take a moment (or a musical break) to ponder before scrolling down for the answer. Hint: The letter isn’t in this…
