Few people enjoy extra busy beaches, even if there’s a good reason why tourists flock to them. Researchers with vacation rental company Florida Panhandle discovered the most crowded beaches in the United States. Many of the beaches on this list feature breathtaking coastlines, easy access, and fantastic amenities. It’s no wonder why tourists and locals…
Between federal, state, and local laws, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an American who can tell you what is and isn’t legal in every jurisdiction. That’s why most Americans use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities. As it turns out, though, many of us are apt to believe something is illegal…
Gas prices are a foe for many American consumers. Though they occasionally drop to manageable levels, they seem to be heading in the wrong (higher) direction most of the time. The strife Americans feel every time they pull up to the pump is nothing new. Gas prices have had peaks and valleys since World War…
If current financial trends continue, the American middle class may find certain once-affordable items slipping out of reach. In the next five years, the costs of housing, healthcare, and transportation could surpass the average American household’s budget. Though this trend is troubling, there are things that can help, like solid financial planning and changes to…
There’s never been a moment in America’s relatively short history when we didn’t have at least one major enemy. Often, we’ve had far more than that. Though we may love our country, the rest of the world doesn’t always love us back. Our policies and ideologies have inspired foes that range from giant world powers,…
If we really are what we eat, Americans are mostly made of meat, potatoes, and bread. At least, that’s what the list we’re about to show you seems to suggest. That might not be surprising, given the number of burger joints in any given U.S. town. Still, there are some items Americans eat in massive…
Some countries have the unfortunate distinction of being amongst the most violent in the world. These countries often face ongoing conflict, high crime rates, and sometimes, violence by state authorities. The Institute for Economics and Peace produces the Global Peace Index (GPI) each year, which determines each country’s violence. To assign an index score, the…
The 1960s and 1970s were two of the most dynamic decades in American history. The Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, the Apollo moon landing, and the rise of punk rock were just a few of the events and cultural shifts that made these eras distinctly memorable. The icons of the time ranged from fashion-forward…
If we take Forbes’ word for it, love is better left for fictional movies. As hard as it may be to believe, love isn’t the most common reason Americans decide to get married. Forbes organized a marriage survey of 1,000 Americans. The main goal of the survey was to study divorce, but they also asked…
Millions of Americans have pets. While owning a furry, feathered, or scaled animal friend is a bigger responsibility than some expect, it’s rare to find an animal lover who isn’t thankful for having a pet in their life. These are some facts that offer a glimpse of pet ownership in the USA. 1: A Growing…
