Americans are responsible for many of the world’s greatest discoveries. From the first plane to the first iPhone, American innovators are adept at creating new things. Yet, when it comes to uncovering the past, Americans are just as stumped as the rest of the world. Our creative minds and innovative spirit are no better at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Americans are aware that discussing religion or politics in social gatherings can be a bad idea. But social media grants fast-track access to a person’s belief system, and the result could be lost followers and strained friendships, Pew Research Center found. Pew’s Findings Pew Research Center conducted a survey to find out whether Americans block…
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…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
