Quick: What’s your favorite holiday? And while you’re at it, what holiday is your least favorite? Currently, there are 11 federal holidays in the U.S., with Juneteenth being the most recent addition in 2021. January and November have the greatest number of holidays, with two holidays each. People who live in Washington, D.C. and work…
George Bernard Shaw famously said, “Youth is wasted on the young.” While younger people might find this offensive, as one ages, it’s hard not to relate to this Irish author’s wisdom. Mindfully American examined people’s feelings about Shaw’s words and combined some of their sentiments with data. These are some of the biggest reasons why…
Wisdom comes with age. But so do creaking joints, reduced hearing abilities, and body aches. Regardless of where you fall on the 50+ age scale, it’s never too soon to learn about tricks that can help make your life easier as you age. Mindfully American researched life hacks for older folks that we believe are…
Americans and Brits share many similarities. When it comes to cuisine, though, there are stark differences. In this culinary clash, we’re looking at 12 distinctly British and 12 entirely American foods that fall short across the pond. We know everyone has different tastes. But as a whole, these are some foods that Americans and Brits…
Brits are 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 that belong to Mother England. 1: Meat Pie Pies have long been a staple…
Over 31 million young people between the ages of 18 and 24 live in the United States. As any of us who have lived through our younger years can attest, that’s more than 31 million opportunities for mistakes. Even though mistakes are a part of life regardless of one’s age, young Americans’ mistakes often have…
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…
Do you cringe when you see a young person use abbreviations that are nothing like the traditional “RSVP” and “ASAP” that you were used to growing up? With many people wanting to send and receive information quickly, new acronyms seem to appear by the minute. The problem? Many Americans are left in the dust about…
Pizza might as well be an American dish based on the number of U.S. citizens who love a cheesy pie. According to a study by Gozney, 93% of Americans are most likely to order pizza when they don’t want to cook, and 31% would want pizza for their last meal. But here’s where the issue…
All humans need food. But while some are noshing on ham sandwiches, others are seeking out the finest and most expensive ingredients. Items such as caviar and truffles are commonly associated with opulence, but some of the items on this list are more surprising. From rare delicacies like moose milk cheese to unconventional treasures like…
