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…
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…
The English language has 26 letters, but we don’t use them equally. Before we reveal the top ten, take a moment to guess which letters you think are the most common. Ready? Let’s find out how you did. 1: “E”xcellence The letter “E” is the most popular letter in the English language. According to the…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Let’s be honest: one of the best things about visiting a new place is checking out all the delicious food. But sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn to find the absolute best dishes. These are the top foodie hotspots in the United States that balance delicious flavors without breaking the bank….
Who doesn’t love a good buffet? With fixed prices and the freedom to pile your plate high with as much food as you want, they can offer great value for your money. Americans with big appetites love the buffet concept, and restaurants often lose money with those folks. On the other hand, light eaters like…
