20 Dogs That Stay Puppies the Longest
It doesn’t matter how popular a certain breed of dog is for them to be loved and one thing is certain, Americans love dogs. So much so, that they are said to be more…
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50 Words People Get Wrong All the Time
During the coronavirus shutdown many people stuck at home took to reading and studying new subjects to pass the time. This gave them an opportunity to improve their vocabularies and their grammar. There are…
Halloween Babies: 36 Famous People Sharing Their Birthday with the Spooky Holiday
Halloween has become a truly global phenomenon, and is marked by parties and parades around the world. One theory holds that many Halloween traditions derived from Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain.…
Old School Overnights: Motels with Vintage Vibes and Neon Signs
As we enter the spring and summer after that, people are going to be looking to go places and do things. International travel is still problematic because we’re not done with the pandemic just…
27 Cool and Creepy Halloween Traditions From Around the World
The Halloween traditions we’re all familiar with — including jack-o’-lanterns and dressing in costumes (to confuse wandering spirits) — came to America with Irish immigrants in the 19th century. Americans, in turn, have exported…
America’s Greatest Roadside Restaurants
Americans love food and driving and these passions come together in roadside restaurants. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that roadside restaurants have a central place in American culture: They feature in such…
29 Happy Meal Toys We’ll Never Forget
McDonald’s launched the first Happy Meal in 1979. It was the brainchild of marketer Richard Brams, who had the idea of creating a meal just for kids — one that included a toy. The…
Most Heart-Wrenching On-Screen Moments in Film History
There’s nothing wrong with crying — it can be an important safety valve for stress and emotional pain. In fact, bottling up your feelings can be bad for your health. There’s a whole genre…
Popular Slang Words No One Uses Anymore
The English language is always evolving as words come into and go out of common usage. Some old words fade away for unclear reasons, while others become obsolete due to advances in technology. 24/7…
Earth’s Most Stunningly Colorful Natural Marvels
After two years of COVID-19 we could all use a little color in our lives. 24/7 Tempo has compiled a list of the most colorful natural wonders on Earth. Ranging from deserts to oceans…
50 of the Most Frequently Misspelled Words in English
We all make spelling mistakes from time to time. In fact, even the word “misspelled” is often incorrectly spelled as “mispelled.” It’s easy to get many words wrong, especially homophones – words that sound…
Old Words We Use Today But With Completely New Meanings
Language is always changing, just like Led Zeppelin crooned in “Stairway to Heaven.” Words get new meanings while losing old ones. 24/7 Tempo used the Oxford University and Dictionary.com collaboration Lexico.com’s list of Archaic…
The Official Pets and Animals of Every State
America is a continent-sized country of extraordinary natural diversity. While the bald eagle is the national bird and the North American bison the national mammal, each state has chosen different animals as symbols, reflecting…
Looking Back at Some of the Most Iconic Photos From the Oscars
The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 12. It’s an event designed to produce striking images, with lots of stylishly dressed beautiful people strutting their stuff. 24/7 Tempo has curated…
The 35 Best Fictional Presidents in Movies and TV
The United States has had a former actor, Ronald Reagan, and a former reality TV host, Donald Trump, as president. A lot of great actors have also played fictional presidents in films and on…
Parents Are Naming Their Babies After These Fashion and Beauty Brands
“What’s in a name?” asked Juliet rhetorically in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” She had a point – though it probably…
Amusement Parks With the Biggest Price Increases
Amusement parks are an American institution, with some dating back as far as the 19th century. Of course they have changed dramatically since then. Themes have expanded to include entertainment franchises, rides have gotten…
The Most Expensive Theme Parks in the USA
A visit to an amusement park can make for an expensive day out – a very expensive day out if you’re paying for a whole family, and particularly if you’re vacationing in Florida. To…
Major US Cities With the Worst Access to Parks
Access to park space is an important amenity for city dwellers, especially in the COVID era when many people want outdoor recreation. However, some cities do a much worse job than others at providing…
The True Cost of Having a Cat
Cats are the second most popular pets in America after dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. More than 30 million households have at least one. (These are the states with the most…