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US Immigration By Country—Ranked According To Data

As of 2023 the foreign-born population in the United States sat at 47.8 million people. But where do the majority of immigrants to America come from? You might be surprised.
April 28, 2025 Jesse Singer

What Salary Do You Need To Be Middle Class In Every American State In 2025?

Middle class used to be an attainable goal for many Americans. But these days the middle feels like its getting farther and farther away—and in some states more than others.
April 21, 2025 Jesse Singer

American Sayings The Rest Of The World Doesn't Understand

America is sometimes a strange place for travelers, but these American sayings are ones you should be aware of before you plan a visit to the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.
April 11, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Most Amazing Facts About Every US State

While it's a fact that Alaska is the largest state by area and Idaho produces the most potatoes—those facts aren't very amazing. But these facts are...
April 10, 2025 Jesse Singer

Do You Know The First And Last American States To Join The Country—And When Did They Join?

In July 1776 the first 13 colonies were on their way to becoming the first states of the United States of America. But what state was the first—and what was the order of the next 49? You think you know? Well, let's take a look...
April 8, 2025 Jesse Singer

2025 World Happiness Report: United States Drops To Lowest Ranking Ever

To coincide with the UN's International Day of Happiness on March 20th—the latest World Happiness Report was released. And while some of the happiest countries remain unchanged from past years, in North America—both The United States and Canada fell to their lowest ranks ever.
April 3, 2025 Jesse Singer

From Flushing The Toilet To Using Netflix: 70 Things You're Doing Wrong

We're not talking rocket science or brain surgery here. We're talking regular everyday things that we've all been doing wrong our whole lives. From peeling a banana to using a can opener—there are better ways to do so many things we take for granted.
April 3, 2025 Jesse Singer

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson

State Motto Quiz: Can You Match The Motto To Its State?

Did you know that every state has a motto? Ok good. But do you know what those mottos are? Now's the time to find out. We will provide the motto—you see if you can match it to a state. See how many you can get right...
March 26, 2025 Jesse Singer

Ranking The American States By Their Canadian Population

Did you know that there are about 569,000 Canadians living in the United States? Okay, but do you know what states they're living in? The most Canadian-heavy states might surprise you. So, let's check them out...
March 18, 2025 Jesse Singer

How To Pack Like A Pro: Travel Anywhere With Just A Carry-On

I'll just say it...Checking a bag sucks! First off, it means waiting in line, and second it means waiting at the baggage carousel when you arrive. And third, it could mean waiting at the lost baggage department when you realize your suitcase isn't on that carousel. But there's one way to avoid all that...travel with just a carry-on.
March 17, 2025 Jesse Singer
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The Bronze Age Collapse—What It Is And Why It Happened

Modern historians are still unravelling the mystery of the catastrophic Bronze Age collapse—and the evidence they've uncovered paints a chilling picture about the moment that civilization collapsed.
March 12, 2025 M. Clarke