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Some everyday habits of Americans might come across as rude in other cultures and countries. If you’re from the U.S., you probably don’t mean to offend anyone while traveling, but it’s easy to do so unintentionally. Everything from the way you laugh to how you accept a...

19 Things Americans Do That Are Super Rude Abroad

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Loneliness has been a major concern in America, particularly in the wake of the social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. But friendships are not in decline in the United States, a new study has found.

Study: Friendships not in decline among Americans

Americans don’t always do well when it comes to basic trivia about our own country. It’s not entirely our fault, though. For generations we’ve been passing less-than-credible stories down as “facts.” Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there are other things we probably should know but don’t, like how our system of measurement works (to be fair, it’s confusing).

17 No-Brainer American Trivia Questions Americans Consistently Get Wrong

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Small merchants in China have been holding rallies this month to protest Temu's fines and refund policies, multiple outlets reported.

Dozens of angry Chinese suppliers swarmed Temu's office, saying they're tired of giving Westerners refunds without returns

What makes a leader truly evil? Is it their ruthless ambition, their disregard for human life, or the sheer scale of their atrocities? History has seen its fair share of leaders whose actions have left indelible marks of horror and suffering. From ancient tyrants to modern dictators, these figures have wielded power with devastating consequences. This list delves into the lives and deeds of 24 of the most malevolent leaders ever to have walked the earth. Prepare to be both fascinated and horrified as we explore the dark legacies of these infamous individuals.

24 Most Evil Leaders In History

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The 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act has garnered little fanfare. Only a handful of news articles and events have commemorated the centennial of the law giving U.S. citizenship to Native Americans. Perhaps that’s unsurprising. The legislation has little relevance to most American citizens, and many Native Americans were...

US citizenship was forced on Native Americans 100 years ago − its promise remains elusive

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When an election rolls around, most of us know what to do on voting day. With varying degrees of enthusiasm, we go to our closest polling place, give our details and cast our ballots. After a century of compulsory voting, it seems pretty straightforward.

It’s easy to forget not every Australian is used to this process. What if you’ve never lived somewhere with compulsory voting? Or if you moved here from a place that actively discourages political engagement?

This is often the case for newer migrants. They can end up with lower levels of political literacy. This only further disadvantages these groups,...

About half the Asian migrants we surveyed said they didn’t fully understand how our voting systems work. It’s bad for our democracy

Racism in America isn’t always overt; it often hides in plain sight through subtle actions and attitudes. How many of these subtle racisms have you noticed around you?. Many people of color experience extra scrutiny when shopping. Store employees often follow them around or watch them more closely, assuming they’re more likely to steal.

Revealing Racism: 21 Innocent Acts Americans Don’t Know Are Racist

There are many significant aspects of Black history that often go untold or overlooked in mainstream American education and discourse. Here are some crucial facts and events that deserve more attention:. 1. The First Black President. Barack Obama, elected in 2008, is often celebrated as the first Black president of...

16 Hidden Black History Facts Americans Won’t Tell You

To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Is yours on the list of the most attractive accents in the US?. Findings. Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they...

5 American Accents People Love the Most

In 1964, she was 35 years of age. Today (2024), “Doll” aka Fleurine, would be 95! And I’m sure she’d be sleek in those black satin capri pants, topped by a wild Hawaiian bougainvillea and hibiscus/frangipani floral print. “She has a pair o’ lips, jus’ like...

Moxie: Doll in the kitchen

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You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats.

19 Facts Many People Don't Know About Native Americans

As one of the world’s most isolated countries, North Korea exerts a unique fascination in the Western imagination. It’s easy to misrepresent a place which is so secretive, and which has little opportunity to correct the record. Often the subject of lurid, outlandish and factually dubious reporting, North Korea is typically portrayed as a cult-like dystopia, its inhabitants rendered as a faceless and undifferentiated mass.

This Photo Book Shows a Different Side to Life in North Korea

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Racist jokes are one of the more frustrating manifestations of racism. Jokes in general are meant to be a shared experience, a connection over a mutual sense of humor, a rush of feel-good chemicals that bond us to those around us through laughter. So when you mix jokes with racism,...

Man shares two lessons he learned from disrupting a racist joke in a group of white people

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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"Why is BLM so silent," an internet user asked.

Fact Check: 27M Black People Are Enslaved in Muslim Countries?

Washington, DC

To many, Washington, D.C., is home to the president of the United States and is often seen as a large cultural center in non-Americans’ eyes. While this might hold true in some regards, this city also has the smallest percentage of residents among all U.S. state capitals.

Quiz: All Born and Raised Americans Should Be Able to Answer These U.S. Geography Questions

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Looking for recently published books to add to your TBR list? Here are five new books to consider adding to your reading list. Each offers a unique journey through history, culture, and personal discovery. Every book on this list takes readers on an enlightening journey into the transformational power of...

5 Recently Published Books to Add to Your TBR List

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Asian Americans done wrong

Asians make up six percent of the Philadelphia metro area population, according to the Inquirer. When you think about violence and who is impacted by it,...

Asian Americans done wrong

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