“Land subsidence” might be a new term for you. However, residents in certain coastal cities are all too familiar with the concept of sinking land. What causes sinking land, you ask? In the case of the ten cities on this list, it has little to do with cyclical climate patterns and almost everything, if not…
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Americans have grown to love this Mexican holdiay, which has become synonymous with tacos, mariachi, and Corona. But like many holidays, the meaning behind Cinco de Mayo is so much more than what we fill our stomachs with. Ready to impress your Cinco de Mayo party friends…
Some states have a reputation for being well-off. Others are known for having lower incomes. But how do Americans’ perceptions of wealthy and poor states measure up to cold hard data? World Population Review took on the task of ranking states according to each state’s gross domestic product (GDP). That means they honed in on…
Whether you love eating your ice cream in a cone or cup and loading it with sprinkles or forgoing toppings, one thing is certain: Americans love their ice cream. Summer is around the corner, with states like Florida and Texas already feeling the heat. So, there’s no better time than now to start your list…
Depending on who you ask, breaking a bad habit can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to six months or more. But for any of us who’ve tried to break a habit, we know it’s easier said than done. Some bad habits are harmless. Others can take our lives. To determine which bad habits…
1,996 pounds. That’s how much food the average American eats in a year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To put that number into perspective, 1,996 is four pounds short of one ton. That’s a lot of food. And unfortunately for our gut health, the weight doesn’t appear to primarily stem from fruits and…
When in the last year have you picked up a book to read and finished the entire thing? If you’re like 46% of Americans, the answer is, “I didn’t.” That’s a troubling statistic, given that reading books offers benefits far beyond entertainment. Reading can strengthen critical thinking skills, build memory, improve one’s writing skills, and…
Is the customer always right? If data from a recent YouGov survey is any indication, the answer is “not always.” The way customers behave at a restaurant greatly depends on a combination of how one was raised, an individual’s personality, and cultural influences. Many of our eating-out behaviors are so ingrained in us that we…
Quick: What’s your favorite holiday? And while you’re at it, what holiday is your least favorite? Currently, there are 11 federal holidays in the U.S., with Juneteenth being the most recent addition in 2021. January and November have the greatest number of holidays, with two holidays each. People who live in Washington, D.C. and work…
George Bernard Shaw famously said, “Youth is wasted on the young.” While younger people might find this offensive, as one ages, it’s hard not to relate to this Irish author’s wisdom. Mindfully American examined people’s feelings about Shaw’s words and combined some of their sentiments with data. These are some of the biggest reasons why…
