Despite its reputation as the Land of the Free, the United States isn’t at the forefront in the latest rankings for human freedom; 14 countries rank better than the U.S. in terms of personal, civil, and economic freedoms. The human freedom index is a way of quantifying the civil, economic, and personal freedoms within a…
Let’s face it: We all have our vices. However, not every city is notorious for its transgression. A recent WalletHub study ranked 180 U.S. cities for their level of sin. From the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to the vibrant streets of Miami, this list reveals the most mischievous urban hubs in America. What Makes…
No matter how much you love American food, it’s hard to deny that Brits are (also) masters of culinary creations. From traditional meat pies to newer inventions, like Monster Munch, the United Kingdom is full of food-based treasures that Americans are missing out on. These 25 foods barely skim the vast pool of Epicurean inventions…
The United States and the United Kingdom are similar in many aspects, but when it comes to food culture, they are very different. In this culinary clash, we explore 12 distinctly British and 12 entirely American foods that fall short across the pond. We know everyone has different tastes, but as a whole, these are…
You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats. From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to society than you probably realize. Without them, we…
It takes a lot of savings to be able to retire in today’s world. So, the thought of losing all or even part of your hard-earned cash to a scam is devastating. Unfortunately, many scammers target retirees, and they’re often successful. Fraudsters know how to find and attack people where they’re most vulnerable. Even if…
From eerie lights in the sky to full-blown alien abductions, there’s no lack of reports that extraterrestrials not only exist but have visited our planet. While many so-called sightings are easy to write off or explain, some leave even the most skeptical scratching their heads. The truth is that several reported alien sightings defy standard…
Some people call them “granny hobbies,” but we think they deserve a better name. Old-school entertainment needs to make a comeback, not just because vintage is in, but because outdated hobbies could be what saves our sanity. In our constantly connected world, it’s nice to pick up a hobby that forces us to disengage from…
No one goes into marriage anticipating getting divorced, yet a significant number of marriages don’t last. To better understand divorce in America, Forbes conducted a study of 1,000 U.S. citizens who were either in the process of divorcing or recently divorced. If you’re like many Americans, you likely know many people who divorced for one…
American idioms are as colorful as they are confusing. Filled with references to sports, poetry, animals, and even pasta, they often leave non-native speakers scratching their heads. Even many Americans are stumped by the origins of these 24 quirky phrases when they pause to think about them. 1: Shoot the Breeze Breeze was early 19th-century…
