One Strange and Fun Little-Known Fact About Every State
The United States is a large and diverse country with many traditions and laws varying from state to state. It’s no surprise then that some citizens look at people living in far-off states as…
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Country Musicians With the Most Hits
Somewhat lost in all the news about the coronavirus was the passing of country legend Kenny Rogers on March 20 at age 81. Beginning in the 1970s, the singer had an exceptional 36 Top…
How the Coronavirus Impacts What and How We Drink
Among the many businesses that have been devastated by the advent of the coronavirus, one of the hardest hit has been the hospitality industry — hotels, restaurants, bars, and the like. The outplacement firm…
18 Fancy Restaurants Offering Takeout and Delivery During the Coronavirus Crisis
Some 24 states, along with major cities in a 25th (Texas), have closed their bars and restaurants in response to the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, some restaurants in states that haven’t imposed…
The 25 Worst Cities for People With Spring Allergies
The highly encouraged and in some places strictly enforced social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic may come as a relief to people with spring allergies. Early March is usually a time when more…
Restaurants Chains With the Happiest Customers
Like virtually any business that depends on direct interaction with the public, the food service industry greatly values customer loyalty. That loyalty is engendered primarily by satisfying patrons — keeping them happy in various…
The 30 Countries with the Smallest Gender Gap
Despite significant advances in gender equality, men and women are still treated differently in what is a major barrier to social justice. Globally, women continue to play a lesser role than men in leadership…
All the States With Mandated Bar and Restaurant Closings
Along with other measures being recommended or instituted to combat the spread of COVID-19, epidemiologists and government officials most strongly highlight the value of social distancing — which includes skipping gatherings of more than…
The 35 Most Popular Craft Breweries in America
When the first colonists arrived in New England in the early 17th century, they started brewing beer — not making wine. Wine grapes didn’t grow well in the Northeast, and, anyway, the colonists came…
20 Ways to Live a Simpler, Happier Life in 2020
Happiness is one of the most positive emotions people can experience. That joyful feeling is linked to living longer, working hard, performing basic daily activities better as they age, and having stronger immune systems.…
7 Actions Restaurants are Taking to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
The new coronavirus, COVID-19, is affecting many areas of life internationally, with whole regions and even countries closing borders. Italian authorities took drastic measures, imposing a nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the…
The Most Popular Beer Brands in America
Everybody talks about craft beer these days, but what people mostly drink is the mass-produced, distinctly non-craft stuff. Sales of specialty brews are definitely rising: The nation’s 7,500-plus craft breweries shipped a total of…
The Best Independent Coffee Shop in Every State
“America runs on Dunkin’,” goes the slogan of the widespread chain formerly called Dunkin’ Donuts (it dropped “Donuts” as of January 2019). That might be exaggerating a little, but it is no exaggeration to…
30 Drugs in Short Supply in the US Right Now
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has revealed the vulnerability of the supply chain of drugs that originate in China, which is the main supply source of raw ingredients for penicillin, ibuprofen, and aspirin.…
Your Ultimate Guide to What’s in Season Right Now
Depending on where you live, early spring may be a rough time to try to eat locally. Either the winter storage crops have diminished or the new shoots have yet to emerge. Luckily, fresh,…
Countries Currently Led by a Woman
The United States came close in 2016 to having a female leader for the first time. And though the field of candidates in the current Democratic primaries included several women, nearly all ended their…
20 Foods You Could Not Buy Frozen 40 Years Ago
Frozen food as we know it today was developed by New York businessman Clarence Birdseye, who was inspired by observing the way locals preserved food while he was working as a fur trader in…