America is a nation made up of immigrants, and we bring important parts of our heritage to the table in ways we may not even notice. The nation can’t claim responsibility for all of its customs. Apple pie, blue jeans, fireworks and hot dogs were all invented by non-Americans; even […]
Do you have a long list of holiday gifts to purchase or make? It’s certainly not too early to get your holiday gifts in order for a stress-free season. Although gift exchanges are a great way to save money over the holidays, it’s a good idea to have a few […]
A nickname is an emotional thing. We give nicknames to people and places we love, (or love to tease). For a nickname to catch on, it needs to have a grain of truth in it. That’s why the nicknames of states and provinces often come from the inhabitants, and not […]
The crowns, robes and ceremonial regalia in The Crown Jewels collection have been sitting safely in the Tower of London for over 600 years. They have attracted over 30 million visitors, making them possibly the most visited objects in Britain. They are powerful symbols of the British Monarchy, and each […]
Life is full of problems, right? But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Looked at a certain way, every problem is a challenge to be solved – from figuring out how to boost sales to choosing a birthday gift for a colleague. If you have good problem-solving skills, you are […]
Everybody loves a state park, and some of them are world-famous. But with over 8,000 state parks across the USA serving more than 807 million visitors each year, there are some parks that don’t get the recognition they deserve. We scoured the biggest vacation review sites to find the state […]