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…
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…
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…
The English language is widely spoken in both Canada and the United States. But if you visit our neighbors to the North, you might have a hard time following the conversation. Words like “gitch,” “gonger,” and even “double-double” are sure to leave Americans scratching their heads. How many of these Canadian terms had you heard? …
America encompasses over 3.5 million square miles of land and is home to countless natural and manmade landmarks. So, perhaps it’s forgivable that U.S. citizens have trouble identifying where some of them are. Then again, the landmarks on this list are among the most popular sites in North America. They include places that reflect the…
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…
Using your left hand for everyday tasks is perfectly normal in the U.S. Try it in certain other countries, though, and you may earn a few dirty looks. In many cultures around the world, using your left hand is taboo. From eating to exchanging gifts to paying for a souvenir, there are many situations where…
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…
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…
