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.…
There are an estimated 77,000 pizzerias, including chain restaurant locations, around the U.S., and while a pie from Domino’s or Papa John’s will probably be pretty much identical from one corner of the country…
We live in a world where robots and robotic technology have become part of our everyday lives. While films such as “Metropolis” and television series like “The Twilight Zone” warned of a world in…
The United States military, the most powerful in the world, totals 1.3 million in personnel. Of that total, 452,000 are in the Army as of July 31, 2023. That is a slight decline from…
Before the United States became independent, wars plagued North America, as the British, French, and Spaniards fought for control of the early colonies, with Native Americans sometimes fighting alongside them or launching their own…
Last year, everybody was talking (and TikTok-ing) about “The Great Resignation” — the hitherto unimaginable rate at which people were telling their employers to take this job and…well, try to fill it as best…
Humans have been talking for a long time. In fact, some may say that talking is what makes us human. Now, nearly 100,000 years after people first started speaking to one another, communication has…
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…
As the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama was known as a food enthusiast and adventurous eater. He enjoyed regional American specialties like Philly cheesesteaks (with the traditional Cheez Whiz), as well…
Long before packaged candy bars became the Halloween treat of choice, people were crafting homemade goodies to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve — i.e., Halloween. Some of the food traditions of the season in the…
Sam’s Club is great…but not for everything. These large warehouse stores are found in most states (although notably not in NYC) and are great for buying certain items in bulk. There are always deals…
Songs about America run the gamut from celebrations to acerbic criticism and everything in between. Maybe the best example of exercising your First Amendment rights is singing about the U.S.A. To determine the most…
Amazon has unquestionably made life easier and more convenient for millions of shoppers. You’re probably one of them. Amazon matches or even beats competitor’s prices on innumerable products. Plus, the items are delivered right…
According to a study published in 2018 by the marketing blog Invesp about U.S. online grocery shopping statistics and trends, 48% of American food shoppers were already buying at least a portion of their…
Halloween is increasingly celebrated all around the world, but nobody does it quite like the U.S.A. It’s our third most popular holiday after Christmas and Thanksgiving. We’ve got events, traditions, foods, even music keyed…
