Author Archives: Cheyenne Buckingham

The Most Commonly Spoken Foreign Language in Each State

Posted: July 10, 2019 at 10:06 pm

The United States was founded on immigration and, over time, became a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities. This has been even more pronounced in the past few decades ...
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31 Worst Food Recalls of All Time

Posted: June 10, 2019 at 4:02 pm

Food recalls have become very common. So far in 2019 almost every other day a new item is listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recalls, market withdrawals, and ...
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50 of America’s Most Decorated War Heroes

Posted: June 4, 2019 at 4:13 pm

There is no greater service to the nation than giving one’s life for one’s country. President Abraham Lincoln movingly referred to sacrifice of Union soldiers in his Gettysburg Address in ...
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57 Fascinating Facts About the Titanic

Posted: April 12, 2019 at 10:44 am

This weekend marks the 107th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, which claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people. It was among the worst maritime disasters in history. ...
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The Most Threatened Animals in Every State

Posted: April 11, 2019 at 9:17 pm

Humankind has not been all that kind to the animals that share our planet. We have hunted and encroached on the habitat of many species -- to extinction. Though hunting ...
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The Best Dogs for People With Allergies

Posted: March 28, 2019 at 6:55 pm

In case you haven't noticed, Americans love dogs! About 36.5% of Americans were part of a dog-loving household -- more than any other pet. But what happens when you start ...
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The Most Common Town Names in the US

Posted: March 19, 2019 at 4:40 pm

For a country the size of the United States, it’s not surprising that some towns, both big and small, share the same name. About a third of all cities, towns, ...
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Everyday Products Invented by Kids

Posted: February 27, 2019 at 4:32 pm

Ever wish you had invented an everyday product that made your life easier or more enjoyable, and also maybe a little rich as well? If you're looking for some ...
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The Weirdest Fact About Every American President

Posted: February 12, 2019 at 10:53 am

With Presidents’ Day nearing, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on those who served as the chief executive of our country. And while you may be well-versed ...
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26 Completely Different New Year’s Days Around the World

Posted: February 1, 2019 at 5:35 pm

While the new year has already commenced for those following the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar in the world, the Chinese New Year, has yet to begin. Tuesday ...
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100 American Towns Founded Before the American Revolution

Posted: February 1, 2019 at 2:58 pm

The United States is a relatively young nation, but some American towns have been around for more than three centuries, and some longer still. From Kittery, Maine (founded in 1647) ...
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25 Stunning Christmas Lights Around the World

Posted: December 3, 2018 at 3:39 pm

Christmas is a magical time of the year. Parents take their young ones to fun holiday events such as visiting Santa at the local mall and driving around neighborhoods to ...
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Species That May Have Gone Extinct This Year

Posted: November 29, 2018 at 11:50 am

As the worldwide human population grows, the wildlife population inevitably suffers. Humans negatively impact wildlife -- from plants to amphibians to mammals -- in a variety of ways whether by ...
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How Many Children Live in Poverty in Your State

Posted: November 26, 2018 at 4:24 pm

Poverty affects approximately 42.6 million Americans, 13.4 million of them are children. While the poverty rate nationwide is 13.4%, the child poverty rate is 18.4%. Childhood poverty in the United ...
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31 Food Recalls That Poisoned the Most People

Posted: November 21, 2018 at 11:04 am

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a food safety alert on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Consumers were advised to throw out all produce containing romaine lettuce due to a ...
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