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Tallest Proposed Buildings in the World

Since its completion in 2010, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been the tallest building in the world. In a city known for its excess, the 2,716 foot tower has become a glamorous tourist…

247patrick · 6 years ago

20 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Named After Places

Many of the foods we eat are named after various cities or countries around the world — English muffins, French toast, crab Rangoon, pad Thai, Polish sausage, Peking duck, and so on. Scholars call…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Best Cities to Own a Vacation Rental

Owning a second home, whether as an investment or a vacation getaway, may seem like a luxury to most of us, but a surprising number of American households — almost eight million of them…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Best Cities for Pizza-Lovers

Pizza may have been invented in Italy, but we’ve made it our own. It’s been computed that U.S. residents consume about three billion pies per year. There probably isn’t a town of more than…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Popular Cars People Keep the Longest

It’s easy enough to fall in love with a popular automobile. But for most Americans the love affair ends after about six years, according to research by automotive industry consultancy firm R.L. Polk. But…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Every State’s Favorite Car

More than a year after the United States declared a public health emergency due to the global COVID-19 virus outbreak, Americans have curbed many of their travel habits.  Public transit use is down 54%…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Cars Americans Keep the Longest

The average American keeps a new vehicle for about six years, according to research by automotive industry consultancy firm R.L. Polk. But chances are you’re seeing many cars, SUVs and pickups on the road…

247patrick · 6 years ago

25 Reasons Rescue Dogs Are the Best Pets

There are about 90 million dogs in U.S. households, with a multi-billion dollar industry to support them. Still, nearly a quarter of shelter dogs are euthanized each year. These numbers have been declining, however,…

247patrick · 6 years ago

The 25 Worst Movies of All Time

“Sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry,” sang Sue Thompson back in 1961. Okay, but what do bad movies do? They make us cringe, nod off, guffaw (when we’re not supposed to), and sometimes just…

247patrick · 6 years ago

What’s the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis?

Psoriasis and eczema are both common skin conditions. Eczema affects about 31.6 million people in the United States, while as many as 7.5 million suffer from psoriasis. Both cause red, itchy skin, and they…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Strangest Roadside Attraction in Every State

COVID-19 has probably wreaked havoc on most people’s traveling plans. As cases continue to surge across the country and states are reimposing travel restrictions, taking that long-awaited vacation seems highly unlikely. But traveling does…

247patrick · 6 years ago

America’s 40 Most Delicious Beers

When it comes to beer, there’s nothing wrong with everyday thirst-quenching lager, readily available, easy to quaff, and usually inexpensive. Lovers of craft beer, though, look for something more than just a cooling tipple,…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Best Song About Every State

Among the things that sets America apart from other countries are its individual states. Each state has its own distinct history and characteristics and famous songwriters from every state have often captured that unique…

247patrick · 6 years ago

20 Tips for Storing Produce Properly During the Pandemic

Staying at home in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic, whether we’re under quarantine or simply because we’re sheltering in place, we have plenty to worry about — avoiding the coronavirus, most of…

247patrick · 6 years ago

Worst Holiday Movies Ever Made

Audiences love Christmas movies. Each of the top 10 grossing holiday films since 1980 has pulled in over $100 million at the domestic box office. “Home Alone” grossed over $285 million – no small…

247patrick · 6 years ago

The Stories Behind America’s Favorite Cookie Brands

Cookies are irresistible. They’re easy to bake, relatively inexpensive to buy, and all too easy to eat. They’re small (usually), sweet, either crisp and crunchy or luxuriously tender and soft, and just indulgent enough.…

247patrick · 6 years ago