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…
Here’s a sobering statistic: Consumer debt in the U.S. increased by 4.4% between 2022 and 2023. The total amount of debt Americans owe? $17.1 trillion. While the majority of that $17.1 trillion is tied to mortgages, $1.07 trillion is in credit card debt, which is traditionally considered among the worst kind of debt. That represents…
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe American and British English are the same language, especially considering the differences in word use and idiomatic expressions. These are some of the most popular terms in the United Kingdom (UK) that confuse and amuse Americans. 1: Making a Point The only way an American wants to hear “bloody” used…
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…
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…
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…
Whether you’re fluent in Spanish or have just picked up “Hola” and “Gracias,” one thing is statistically certain: most Americans live near a Mexican restaurant. Pew Research Center has uncovered some fun facts about US-based Mexican restaurants that’ll turn heads when you share them at your next Taco Tuesday get-together. Gathering Restaurant Data Pew Research…
