The 15 Leading Causes of Death in America
Life expectancy at birth in the United States is now 76.1 years, the lowest it has been since 1996 – a decline due largely to COVID-19 and to the rise in drug overdoses. (These…
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25 Junk Foods That Are Actually Not So Bad for You
Remember when margarine was healthier than butter? That was before studies revealed how unhealthy synthetic trans fats can be. Nutrition science is constantly changing, and with it, the reputations of formerly vilified foods. 24/7…
The 10 States Where Saving Enough to Buy a House Takes the Longest
For many generations of Americans, buying a home was a goal. It was a commitment to stability, a sign that you were a grown-up, a symbol of success. To many, over the decades, being…
18 of the ‘Ugliest Dogs’ of All Time
People love dogs for a variety of reasons: They’re loyal, playful, and usually very cute. But not always. Sometimes, man’s best friend isn’t the best-looking animal. There are many breeds of dogs that lack…
The Oldest Bar in Every State
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a serious blow to food and drinking establishments, especially bars. Many permanently closed. But some are still standing – including bars that were established about a century ago. And…
The Biggest Food Fads From the Decade You Were Born
Food fads, like fashion fads, come and go throughout the decades. While there is plenty to gain by introducing a novel food item or concept, even those that succeed often don’t last long. A…
13 Dangerous Health Problems Your Hands and Feet Can Reveal
The hands and feet are complicated parts of the body. A foot has 28 bones, 30 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The hand has approximately 29 major and minor bones,…
Want to Stay Sharp As You Age? Eat This Common Vegetable
Regular consumption of even small portions of a common, versatile, inexpensive vegetable may result in a 50% reduction in the chances of developing MCI, or mild cognitive impairment, according to a 2019 study published…
If This Happens to You in a Restaurant, Turn Around and Walk Away
Eating out in a restaurant can be a wonderful experience, but it also involves a commitment of time and money — sometimes a lot of money — and if the experience turns out to…
This Is America’s Oldest Beer
Beer is old. Beer-like beverages have probably been around for at least 9,000 years. There is evidence that the earliest beer was brewed in the Middle East around 7,000 B.C., and by 3,000 B.C.,…
These Very Famous People All Died at the Dinner Table
Pablo Picasso, the rapper Prodigy, and the fourth president of the United States have something in common: They all died while eating. There’s an old Catalan proverb that says “The table kills more people…
‘Harmless’ Habits That Are Actually Aging You Much Faster Than You Think
Barring factors outside of our control, the key to living a long life is simple — at first glance. Eat a healthy and balanced diet, exercise regularly, don’t smoke, and get between six and…
The 30 Oldest Structures in the World
In the summer of 1976, a ground fire burned through a vegetated area on the island of Guernsey, revealing a granite slab protruding from a high mound of earth. The ensuing excavation revealed an…
The Biggest Food Fads of the Past 50 Years
Fads and fashions have always been part of the world of food. When a certain athlete in Ancient Greece ate only meat for a year before the Olympic Games, then placed highly, a craze…
The 15 Oldest Pizzerias in America
Pizza arrived in America sometime in the late 19th century, and the earliest pizzerias probably opened just before the dawn of the 20th. The people responsible for bringing pizza to these shores, hardly surprisingly,…
Bad Night’s Sleep Could Be a Symptom of These Health Problems
A third of American adults say they sleep less than the recommended seven to nine hours. The optimal amount of sleep is highly dependent on the individual, but most people would likely be happier…
25 Movie Sequels That Are Better Than the Original
When a Hollywood film achieves blockbuster success, its sequel often seems more or less inevitable. Yet with the attempt to repeat a formula successfully comes the risk of redundancy, along with a potential drop…
The 25 Best New Beers in America
The best craft breweries in America may have their old standbys, but they’re constantly coming out with new beers to adapt to changing tastes and trends. Even veteran breweries like Sierra Nevada, whose pale…
The Most Popular Halloween Costumes for 2023
Many of our Halloween traditions were inspired by the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the completion of crop harvesting for the year and the beginning of the dark days of winter – an…
Taco Bell Gives Away Food Carts
Restaurants, and especially fast food places, have long complained about food carts siphoning off business — and Taco Bell has often been criticized for appropriating, disrespecting, and even parodying real Mexican cuisine. (Needless to…