This Year’s Most Annoying Words Revealed
“Whatever”, has again won the contest for most annoying word in America for the ninth time in a row! The annual Marist Poll found that 33 percent of those asked named, “whatever”, as the most annoying word. But while the top spot remains the same, there is a newcomer to the list, […]
Most Popular Halloween Costumes 2017
Halloween is just around the corner, and Americans of all ages (and many of their pets) will wear a costume. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual Halloween spending report, more than 179 million Americans are planning to partake in Halloween festivities, up from 171 million last year. Additionally, Americans will spend about $9.1 […]
Americans Increasingly Divided by Political Values
Americans are increasingly divided along political lines, a new survey finds. According to the Pew Research Center survey of more than 5,000 American adults, division “reached record levels” during the Obama administration and have continued to grow during the first nine months of the Trump administration. Pew has been conducting the survey since 1994. […]
Cable TV Cord-Cutting Trend Is Picking Up Steam
For decades, most Americans got their television service from cable, but as with many other aspects of life, the Internet is changing that very rapidly as Americans “cut the cord” from their cable providers, opting instead for streaming services. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 61 percent of young, so called millennial Americans […]
The Thrill Is Alive for Stomach-churning Rides
MASON, Ohio — It had been more than three decades since I last faced The Beast. Butterflies churned in my stomach as I approached, recalling the screams, the blend of fear and anticipation – and the exhilaration of surviving the chill-inducing amusement park ride. How would the memories hold up after all the years? Was […]
America’s Labor Day Bells Will Honor Rosie the Riveter
As Americans mark Labor Day on Sept. 4, one group hopes to shed light on women, commonly referred to as Rosie the Riveter, who worked manual labor jobs to support the troops during World War II. To honor the millions of riveters, most of whom are in their 80s, Thanks! Plain & Simple, Inc. (Thanks!), […]
Once Banned, Lotteries are Big Money for States
The Powerball jackpot is up to $700 million, the second highest it has ever been, and late Wednesday millions of Americans will be tuning in to the televised drawing to see if they have the lucky numbers. But legalized lotteries are a relatively new phenomenon in the United States. Early colonists operated lotteries, and Roger […]
Five Weird Things to See in the United States
Travelers to the United States are likely familiar with some of the top tourist spots like Times Square in New York, the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Park, but if you’re interested in seeing some things off the beaten path, here are five spots you should check out, according to […]
Survey: Most Americans View Openness to Foreigners as ‘Essential’
Immigration is an important topic in the United States, with a new poll showing that most Americans are open to foreigners. “The belief that openness to people from around the world is essential is widely shared across most demographic groups,” the Pew Research Center said in an online post. “However, Democrats and younger people are […]
Watermelon? There’s a Day for That. Doughnuts? That too.
Monday is National Raspberries N’ Cream Day. Tuesday is National Frozen Custard Day, and Wednesday is National Rice Pudding Day. In fact, if you look at NationalDayCalendar.com, you’ll see that pretty much every day of the year celebrates some kind of food. These “holidays” are seemingly popular, often trending on Twitter, and featured prominently in […]