American Food Has Surprising Military History
Much of the food Americans buy at the grocery store has a secret military history. People in the United States eat more processed foods than anyone else in the world; foods like energy bars, frozen dinners and Cheeto snacks, the origins of which can be traced back to a military lab somewhere, according to food writer […]
Sons of Confederate Veterans Face New Fight
The sons of Confederate veterans have another battle on their hands if they intend to fight a Virginia plan to remove specialty license plates that depict the Confederate battle flag. MORE ABOUT AMERICA Wild West Ghost Town Emerges from Watery Grave What Happens When Americans Tweet What They Eat Why Small US Towns Embrace Their […]
Americans Like Military, Unsure About Religion
Americans still have faith in the U.S. military even though they have lost confidence in many of the other institutions that are central to U.S. society. Americans also feel good about small businesses, which are often the cornerstones of their communities. The military and small business are actually rated higher than their historical norms, with […]
Most Admired US Jobs Don’t Always Pay Top Dollar
MORE ABOUT AMERICA Wild West Ghost Town Emerges from Watery Grave What Happens When Americans Tweet What They Eat Why Small US Towns Embrace Their Weirdness Money and prestige don’t necessarily go together when it comes to the jobs Americans admire most. Although doctors top a Harris Poll list of the most prestigious jobs in […]
America Honors Its Veterans With Words and Action
Today in the United States, it is not unusual for passersby to take the time to stop someone wearing a military uniform and thank them for their service. As America commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the men and women who have fought her wars are generally embraced by a grateful nation. And while that […]