Most Americans have at least one bank account and many also have personal loans and credit cards. That means banks are a near unavoidable part of life. However, for many of us, banking and finances are confusing. It’s easy to lose confidence when banks confront us with bizarre terms and percentage-based math. Even if you’re…
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…
Reaching retirement is the ultimate goal for many Americans. After years of the daily grind, the idea of giving up one’s nine-to-five in exchange for relaxing golf games, afternoon book clubs, and early dinners sounds like a dream come true. While retirement can be an incredible time of life, it also brings its own anxieties….
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Learning a new language can be both enjoyable and financially rewarding. But which languages have the greatest earning potential? The team at the language learning site Preply compiled a list of languages that can boost your earning potential the most. Though learning a language isn’t easy, it could be well worth the trouble. Methodology The…
