Hottest City in Every State
This past June was the warmest ever recorded based on global-average temperatures, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The United States has not escaped the heat, with many parts of the…
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The Best Zoos in America
Zoos, first established as private collections by the wealthy to display power, have evolved into places where people come to not only see animals that they would never get to view otherwise, but as…
Relaxation Techniques You Most Likely Don’t Know About
Stress can be very harmful to your physical and mental health. It can contribute to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes and lead to anxiety, restlessness, sadness, and depression.…
Greatest Concert Films of All Time
Half a million people traveled to Bethel, New York, on August 15, 1969, to attend the legendary Woodstock Music Festival. The event was ground zero for the “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll” counterculture…
20 Classics Every American Should Read, According to English Professors
Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, has died. Some of her books — “Beloved” and “God Help the Child” — which explore the lives of African Americans…
What Everyday People Can Do To Help Honey Bees And Pollinators
Animal pollinators – bees, wasps, beetles, ants butterflies, birds, and others – perform the essential task of fertilizing plants. Without them, many plant species would decline or disappear, along with their oxygen-producing benefits, their…
16 Trips to Take Before the Kids Go Back to School
We’ve all seen them by now: emails trumpeting back-to-school sales; the return of notebooks, backpacks and other items in every brick-and-mortar store, from the sporting goods mega market to the corner deli. And good…
America’s Most Popular Dog Breeds
Pet ownership is climbing in the United States, with dogs leading the way, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The 2017-2018 edition of the Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook found that 38%…
Australian Words and Phrases Americans Just Don’t Get
Until its restrictive immigration laws were eased in the mid-20th century, Australia’s culture, apart from that of the indigenous Aboriginal peoples, was predominantly British and Irish, and English has been the lingua franca of…
How to Pick the Best Produce
The first rule for choosing the best fruits and vegetables is to buy what’s in season, and preferably what’s local. Sure, you can get strawberries in December and tomatoes in March, but they won’t…
Cities Where Hurricanes Would Cause the Most Damage
Hurricane season can be one of the most nerve-wracking times of the year for Americans living on the coast. The period runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, although severe storms can also occur…
50 British Words and Phrases Americans Just Don’t Get
“England and America,” George Bernard Shaw may or may not have once said, “are two countries separated by the same language.” He may have been exaggerating a bit. The differences between American and British…
Largest Rainforests in the World
It’s hard to talk about the rainforests without an abundance of superlatives and mind-boggling statistics coming in to play. Within these unique environments exist a 300-mile-wide river (the Amazon), the most orchid species in…
Top Grossing Movie Franchises of All Time
Among this summer’s biggest blockbusters so far have been the recently released “Toy Story 4” and “Spider-Man: Far from Home.” Hollywood has a long tradition of producing “franchise films” — related motion pictures released…
Most Dangerous Cities in the World
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the world's 50 most dangerous cities -- the ones with the highest murder rates -- as reported by El Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad Pública y la Justicia Penal (The…
Places Where Your Visit Could Double the Population
It may be stifling living in a small town where everybody knows your name, but imagine living in a town so small you’re the only resident. Using decennial census data, 24/7 Tempo compiled the…
The Biggest Cruise Ships in the World
When it comes to vacation getaways, the concept of the sea cruise is a fairly new phenomenon. It was well into the 19th century before the idea took hold of travelling the seas for…
Best Summer Flicks You’ve Never Seen
For many Americans, summertime is prime movie season. With long days and free time to burn, the movies have become a go-to choice for beating the heat or riding out rainy summer afternoons. And…
America’s Richest Beach Towns
Each year, tens of millions of Americans journey to our nation’s coasts to enjoy the many beautiful beaches. Beaches offer natural beauty, enjoyable climates, and opportunities for countless physical activities involving both sand and…
The 15 Ultimate Summer Road Trips
It would take a lifetime to travel every road and experience the whole country. From the Mojave Desert to the snow-covered summit of Denali, the United States’ 3.8 million square miles of land contain…