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…
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…
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…
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…
Some people correlate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with negative traits. Although ADHD can make it difficult for a person to focus, organize, or concentrate, it can also be a superpower. Those who have ADHD may have the ability to obsessively zoom in on the things that interest them, leading successful careers. Whether they’re into…
Every country has its quirks, and Canada is no exception. From rules about witchcraft to tree climbing, the Great White North seems to have found all sorts of things it would rather not permit. Of course, Canada isn’t alone in this. Almost every nation has at least a few laws that don’t make sense; most…
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 Old-school entertainment needs to make a comeback, not just because vintage is in, but because outdated hobbies could be what saves our sanity.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…
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…
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…
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…
