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…
It’s official: Some accents are total heartthrobs, according to online language learning marketplace Preply. Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals and ask for their opinions on accents around the world. They determined which accents make people seem smart, desirable, and more pleasant to speak with. These are the accents that rank as the most attractive. Is your…
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…
Language evolves over time. But the difference from 1960s lingo to that of the 2020s often feels so stark that it’s hard to pinpoint when the transition happened. These are some of the most common words and phrases that people in the 1960s used. Gen Z might recognize some of them, but you can bet…
Are you a die-hard Starbucks fan? If so, you’re not alone; approximately 60 million people visit Starbucks coffee shops each week, lured by elegant, personalized drinks. Starbucks’ coffee shop ambiance helps draw customers in, and these nine locations are especially noteworthy for their architecture and design. Have you been lucky enough to visit any of…
My husband and I have a strongly held belief that we look to often in our marriage: Gelato calories don’t count. No, I am not a dietician and no, I’m not interested in how incorrect that statement is. As we travel around Europe, we’ve sampled, seen, and learned a lot about gelato. Gelato is a…
Americans adore dogs so much that some of us think of them more as human than canine. But as it turns out, some breeds are much more popular in certain states than others. U.S. News & World Report revealed the top dog breeds in each state. Researchers used over a quarter million data points to…
Receiving a Michelin star is one of the highest honors a restaurant can achieve. If you manage to secure a reservation, you can rest assured it will be a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. These countries and territories have the most Michelin-starred restaurants anywhere in the world. Spoiler alert: The United States made the list. Crunching the Numbers …
