18 Worst Tourist Traps in America
According to a survey by IPX1031, 90% of Americans plan to travel this year. Domestic travel is expected to reach near pre-pandemic levels in 2024, and why not? The good ol’ U.S. of A.…
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Mike Edmisten
42 Cheapest Fast Food Items To Buy This January
It probably comes as no surprise that the United States is the world leader in fast-food consumption. The U.S. ranks well ahead of other fast-food-loving nations, such as the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and…
Countries With the Most Archaic Death Penalties
Capital punishment is once again atop the news. On January 25, Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, was executed in Alabama by nitrogen hypoxia. Smith was convicted for a 1988 murder-for-hire. His death marked the first…
8 Tire Brands to Avoid
Tires are a bit like the water heater in your home. You use both every day, but you rarely think about either unless there is a problem. Your water heater doesn’t even receive a…
Discover the Deepest Lake In Every State
The United States is one of only 17 megadiverse countries in the world. A megadiverse country features a broad array of plant and animal species. To be classified as a megadiverse country, a nation…
16 Most Expensive Fast Food Items to Buy This January
According to The Ohio State University, 23% of people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by the end of the first week. Another 20% ditch those resolutions by the end of the month.…
The Most Famous Division I Football Player From Each State
According to a report from Reviews.org, nearly 70% of Americans watch live sports. The National Football League (NFL) draws more viewers than any other sports league, followed by the National Basketball Association, Major League…
8 Gum Brands To Avoid
Chewing gum was a childhood rite for most Americans. Back in elementary school, gum was tantamount to currency. A few pieces of gum could immediately turn you into one of the most powerful and…
The 6 Worst Power Tool Brands in America
If your New Year’s resolutions include a commitment to finally completing that DIY project (or tackling a long list of projects because…you know…procrastination), then you are going to need the right tools for the…
13 Largest Fish (of any kind) Ever Caught in the US
Americans love to fish. There are 52.4 million recreational fishermen and fisherwomen in the United States according to a 2023 report from the American Sportfishing Association. To put that number in perspective, there are…
28 Largest Fish Ever Caught in California
California is the third largest state in the U.S. in terms of total area, trailing only Alaska and Texas. The Golden State spans 163,695 square miles. Close to five percent of the state’s area…
7 Largest Salmon Ever Caught in the US
Salmon is big business in the United States. The nation’s salmon industry is worth over $3 billion annually and includes both farm-raised and wild-caught fish. Along with commercial fishing, salmon are favorites among recreational…
The 9 Worst Gasoline Brands in America
The auto industry bounced back mightily last year. Americans purchased 15.5 million new vehicles in 2023, a 12.4% increase over the previous year. One million of those vehicles were electric, representing a significant EV…
24 Largest Fish Ever Caught in New York
For residents outside the state, New York City is the first (and, perhaps, the only) thing that comes to mind when considering New York State. The Big Apple casts a big shadow, no doubt.…
23 Largest Fish Ever Caught in Florida
Florida is the third most populous state in the U.S., trailing only California and Texas. However, the number of humans in Florida routinely swells far above the state’s 22.6 million permanent residents. Florida is…
47 Largest Fish Ever Caught in Texas
“Everything is bigger in Texas” is a familiar colloquialism that often proves true. As the largest state in the contiguous U.S. by total area and the second largest by population (trailing only California), Texas…
25 Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Dads
The clock is ticking on the holiday shopping season. As you diligently check friends and family off your gift-giving list, you may find yourself wrestling with the same question that arises every December…what do…
Best Gift Baskets You Can Still Buy Before Christmas
The 2023 holiday shopping season is quickly winding down. Unfortunately, many of us find our energy and creativity cratering right along with it. Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but…
The 31 Most Popular Gifts on Amazon
Amazon trucks are common sights on U.S. roads throughout the year, but even more so during the holidays. It seems Santa has traded in his reindeer and sleigh for thousands upon thousands of these…
The Largest Walleye Ever Caught in the US, and the Biggest State Records
The walleye is a top game fish in the United States. While the fish’s native range includes most of Canada and the U.S. Midwest, it has been spread far beyond those original natural boundaries.…