Planning an international trip is exciting. But it also requires due diligence from a safety standpoint. I’ve traveled to over 50 countries in the past decade, and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is my go-to source to learn about each country’s safety. I combed through the DOS’ travel advisories to find the 24 countries…
Elders are wise, they say. But to a younger person, advice from older generations can feel out of touch…until life throws them a curveball. 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 they are. 1: From a Parent Gretchen…
Many Americans have misconceptions about poverty. And worse, misinformed opinions. But here’s the thing: You might be poor even though you don’t see yourself that way. Britannica Dictionary defines poor as not having enough money to fund basic items that one needs “to live properly.” According to that definition, it isn’t unreasonable to say that…
An average of 195 people per 100,000 residents are in rehabilitation centers for substance abuse in the United States. The Freedom Center ran a study to determine the states with the greatest and fewest number of substance abuse patients. Pulling data from the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), The Freedom Center…
When you think of states where Americans are the most polite, which ones come to mind? 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 and gauging how important…
Being in one’s twenties is a time of trial and error. Mistakes are inevitable, but experts warn that certain mistakes could impact the trajectory of one’s life in the decades to come. Approximately 33% of twenty-somethings spend a portion of their twenties moving to a new residence every year, and they change jobs an average…
Alaska is the only state where residents never have to worry about a termite infestation. So where does that leave Americans living in the rest of the United States? Groundworks, a foundation repair and water management solutions provider, revealed the top ten states that have the worst risk for termite damage. And given that termite…
Many Americans can’t imagine using a bucket to bathe, relying on a twig for a toothbrush, or kissing someone to say hello. As these 14 habits show, our concept of “good” hygiene isn’t universal. 1: Squatting Over Sitting With the possible exception of public restrooms, Americans typically don’t squat to relieve themselves and tend to…
When you’re young, it’s hard to imagine becoming the cranky older person that many of us encounter. But biology sometimes has different plans. Men and women experience hormonal changes as they age. These changes can spark emotional imbalances, causing older folks to sometimes have a grumpy reputation. Difficulty hearing, pain, and dementia are other reasons…
Nearly 40% of Americans exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms. However, the dispersion of firearms across the United States varies greatly according to the state. To better understand which states have the most and fewest number of registered firearms, Wisevoter analyzed data from the Bureau of ATF. Data is based on the registered…
