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25 Things The United States Does Remarkably Well
There are numerous reasons that the United States gets put on blast. From its love of violence (war, guns, capital punishment) to its lack merciful public policy (retributive justice, health care only if you can pay), there is no shortage of things that we could go into. While those are legitimate problems, that doesn’t mean […] More
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25 Things That Americans Love That Are Actually Not American
To get this out of the way right from the beginning – this is just a joke. It’s meant to be funny. We know how nationalistic the world has become these days, which can make it harder for good spirited jokers like ourselves to not get beat up by overly patriotic thugs. So let us […] More
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25 Tragic Things You Might Want To Know About Obesity
Obesity has always been an issue, even from antiquity, but in recent times it has reached epidemic proportions. For that matter, many scientists and doctors refer to it as the plague of the twenty-first century. What makes this issue even worse is that in the West, especially in the United States, political correctness has seemingly […] More
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25 Little Known Facts About Native Americans
Everybody knows that before Europeans arrived on the shores of America, it was the Native Americans that dominated the continent. They lived in tents and hunted for their food. Everything was fine and then the Europeans showed up and they shared their food and that’s why we have Thanksgiving and then the Indian tribes just […] More
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25 Things That Most People Don’t Know About Universities In The United States
The United States is a complicated and often misunderstood place. It gets a bad rap for things that are often quite trivial and it gets ignored in areas that are often quite significant. For example, 50 of the top 100 universities in the world are in the US. How can this be? It’s the land […] More
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25 American Customs That May Be Offensive In Other Countries
Americans are known for the “ugly tourist” stereotype. It’s relatively pervasive. The loudness, the complaining, the lack of cultural understanding…that’s what we’re known for. But it is not always that way. There are plenty of Americans who have learned to adapt to their surroundings. They walk the walk and talk the talk. In fact, you […] More
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25 Fun Facts About Brazil: The Largest Country In South America
Brazil is a country studded with gorgeous beaches and even more gorgeous people. It boasts of some of the most amazingly beautiful landscapes, delicious foods, and impressive-looking (and powerful) cocktails. For coffee lovers, Brazil is what Italy is for pizza lovers, since the country is the greatest exporter of almost everyone’s favorite breakfast drink. But […] More
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25 Interesting Facts About Explorers And Exploration You Might Not Know
At the core, everyone is an explorer. We are all blessed with a certain level of curiosity and that is all that it really takes. Why did people climb Mount Everest? Why did they sail across the oceans? In many ways it was just because they could. Of course, fame and fortune potentially played a […] More
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25 Greatest Moments In United States Sports History
Are you aware of the greatest moment in United States sports history? Reflecting the unlikely beginnings of the nation, American teams and athletes have long embodied the story of the victorious underdog. Whether it was a ragtag group of hockey players defeating the world champion Russians or an African American sprinter standing up to the […] More
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25 Most Visited Countries In The World
Humans have been on the move for thousands of years – and in no time in history has it been easier to travel than today. Tourism is forming an increasing part of the global economy, even making up 9% of GDP and employing 1/11 people globally. Some countries are economic powerhouses bringing in millions of […] More
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25 Countries Not Particularly Fond Of America
It’s no secret that there are a lot of countries not particularly fond of America and are not afraid to voice their displeasure. So let’s take a look at which countries these are. But, before we move on with this list there are a few things we need to clarify. First, trying to figure out […] More
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25 Beautiful Places In The United States You Need To Visit Today
There are a lot of Americans who are fascinated with traveling to Europe. Can you blame them, Europe is beautiful with a rich history and stunning old architecture. HOWEVER (and that’s a big however), the United States is home to extraordinary beauty as well. What it lacks in the historical/cultural department (compared to Europe) it […] More
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