Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Americans have grown to love this Mexican holdiay, which has become synonymous with tacos, mariachi, and Corona. But like many holidays, the meaning behind Cinco de Mayo is so much more than what we fill our stomachs with. Ready to impress your Cinco de Mayo party friends…
What you care about when you’re twenty-three might not be on your mind at age forty-three. Changing your tastes and interests is a natural part of aging, and in many cases, it’s actually a very good thing. The benefits of growing up and getting old might include more confidence, fewer arguments, and more comfortable shoes. …
Americans and Canadians have a lot in common, but when it comes to food, they take different paths. Many snacks, meals, and beverages are popular in Canada but completely unavailable to their southern neighbors. That’s too bad because Americans would probably like many of these classic Canadian menu items (except, perhaps, for macaroni and cheese…
In the 1950s and 1960s, you might have had it made in the shade, but if you didn’t cut the gas, you’d be cruisin’ for a bruisin’. Can you dig it? Throughout the ’50s and ’60s, Americans introduced many unique words and phrases into popular culture. Over time, these expressions have fallen out of style,…
Whether you love eating your ice cream in a cone or cup and loading it with sprinkles or forgoing toppings, one thing is certain: Americans love their ice cream. Summer is around the corner, with states like Florida and Texas already feeling the heat. So, there’s no better time than now to start your list…
When you think about the American diet, what comes to mind? Many people imagine high-calorie meals, astronomical portion sizes, and excessive fast food. While Americans might have some room for dietary improvements, it’s not all bad news. In fact, many Americans strive to eat well and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This list highlights 19 facts…
Depending on who you ask, breaking a bad habit can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to six months or more. But for any of us who’ve tried to break a habit, we know it’s easier said than done. Some bad habits are harmless. Others can take our lives. To determine which bad habits…
1,996 pounds. That’s how much food the average American eats in a year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To put that number into perspective, 1,996 is four pounds short of one ton. That’s a lot of food. And unfortunately for our gut health, the weight doesn’t appear to primarily stem from fruits and…
When in the last year have you picked up a book to read and finished the entire thing? If you’re like 46% of Americans, the answer is, “I didn’t.” That’s a troubling statistic, given that reading books offers benefits far beyond entertainment. Reading can strengthen critical thinking skills, build memory, improve one’s writing skills, and…
Is the customer always right? If data from a recent YouGov survey is any indication, the answer is “not always.” The way customers behave at a restaurant greatly depends on a combination of how one was raised, an individual’s personality, and cultural influences. Many of our eating-out behaviors are so ingrained in us that we…
