As many Americans learn a little too late, not everything that shines is gold, and what initially seemed like a good idea can turn out to be harmful. We think it’s best to steer clear of the items on this list. Your life, or at least your wallet, could depend on it. 1: Buying Lottery…
Most of us have felt that hard-to-explain disappointment that comes with realizing your favorite food is no longer in stores. For whatever reason, sometimes even hugely popular products get discontinued, leaving many people with an empty feeling. We can only hope the products on this list make a nostalgia-inspired reappearance sometime soon. 1: Eggo Mini…
Women in many countries face daunting challenges such as lack of economic opportunity, gender-based violence, and limited access to resources. The Women’s Peace and Security Index assessed the safety of women in various countries by analyzing eleven indicators, including economic and political inclusion, formal laws, and security at individual, community, and societal levels. The results…
Quick, name a super tall building. Chances are the Eiffel Tower is one of the first that came to mind. But in terms of skyscrapers, the Eiffel Tower is far from the top of the highest buildings list in 2024. How many of these super tall buildings in the world can you name? 1: Jeddah…
Americans don’t always do well when it comes to basic trivia about our own country. It’s not entirely our fault, though. For generations we’ve been passing less-than-credible stories down as “facts.” Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there are other things…
The U.S. may be strict about certain things, like unpasteurized dairy and drinking before you’re 21. But in other areas, our country is surprisingly permissive. There’s no doubt America has earned the title “Land of the Free.” The world has taken a stand against many things that America allows. From ketchup in school cafeterias to…
Many of us are guilty of being disrespectful towards Native Americans without even realizing it. We use thoughtless phrases, recite flawed history, and make assumptions we shouldn’t. It may not be our fault that U.S. schools often fail to teach Native American history correctly or that our parents taught us common phrases that are particularly…
From disco and hard rock music to the original Rocky movie, living in the ’70s was no short of special. But just like platform shoes and bell-bottoms, some of the trendiest words and phrases were destined to fall into obscurity. These 1970s terms may not find much use in our modern lexicon, but they still…
In 2023, USA Today reported a 12% rise in homelessness compared to the previous year. Many Americans aren’t okay with it. As these statistics reveal, Good Samaritans are eager to help; the challenge is finding the most effective way to do so. 1: Growing Severity More Americans saw homelessness as a serious problem for the…
From tricky marketing campaigns to old myths, what Americans have been told about some of our favorite “healthy” foods might not be exactly true. Admittedly, some of the foods on this list are healthier than others if you eat them in moderation. The tricky part is not everyone is great at such moderation. Above all…
