Healthcare expenses in the United States are high. For some tourists, the threat of facing a health issue abroad can be a disincentive to visiting America. Based on a British study, these are the most costly countries for hospitalization. The Study Shows Staysure, a UK-based travel insurance company, used World Health Organization data to compile…
Tornadoes can occur anywhere, but the US is particularly prone to them. Our wide, Midwestern plains provide the perfect environmental conditions for tornado activity. Scientists categorize the deadly and catastrophic storms by the Enhanced Fujita or EF scale which uses damage indicators to estimate wind speeds. The scale runs from EF-O (no damage) to EF-5…
In the same way ponchos and bell bottoms have all but disappeared from our modern lives, certain foods of the 1960s are tough to find. Sure, you may come across the occasional Jell-O mold in a church basement somewhere, and you might even find a Grasshopper pie on a random restaurant menu. But, in general,…
America has an interesting relationship with alcohol. We love our wine, beer, and whiskey, but our puritanical roots sometimes make it hard to enjoy. At one point, we banned the stuff altogether (hello, prohibition). And, while most of the country is fairly permissive about a tipple or two today, strange laws still remain on many…
Shrinkflation is one of the most annoying corporate tactics shoppers face. Nothing is worse than feeling tricked, and that’s exactly what shrinkflation does. Your favorite cereal, laundry detergent, or ice cream might look just like it did yesterday, but peer a little closer and you might find there are fewer ounces in the same package….
Language is constantly evolving, and slang terms of the past are all but gone in modern conversation. Still, the 1960s was full of groovy gems we don’t want to completely let go of. From foxy to fuzz, you can bet your sweet bippy this list will serve as a blast from the past. 1: Mod…
There has been a significant rise in car thefts throughout the United States in recent years. Your vehicle’s specific make and model greatly influence your risk of it being stolen. A recent study by The Zebra revealed that your location also plays a part, with some U.S. cities being protagonists to a higher-than-average number of…
The United Kingdom is an old monarchy, and it has some laws dating back to medieval times. It’s hard to fathom, but some of these archaic rules are still on the books. There are laws about everything from “operating a cow” intoxicated to gambling in the library. And most of them are still enforceable. These…
Fast food and healthy eating don’t usually go hand in hand, but sometimes, you don’t have another option. When you’re traveling or need a quick meal for any reason, quick-service restaurants are often where you’ll end up. If you’re trying to follow a diet or eat a little healthier, stopping at a fast food joint…
Conspiracy theories can go from amusing to downright harmful. While most of them seem just something to laugh about, many of these beliefs can lead to discomfort and even violence. Unfortunately, combating conspiracy theories can be difficult. These are 11 examples of conspiracy theories with proof about why they aren’t true. 1: Adrenochrome Conspiracists claim blood-drinking…
