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Published: July 19, 2019 by Colman Andrews
It has long been observed that marijuana — or cannabis, weed, grass, or pot, as you prefer — can produce […]
The American dream is alive and well — at least for most of us — according to a new Gallup […]
Published: July 17, 2019 by Colman Andrews
Rare wine can be very expensive. Connoisseurs and collectors have been known to pay thousands of dollars for a single […]
What stresses us out the most? That depends on a number of factors, including how “stress” is defined. That can […]
Daily consumption of pistachios can reduce oxidative damage to DNA, positively affecting cellular aging and longevity. That was among the […]
Updated: July 30, 2019 by Colman Andrews
The first fair in the United States, in the sense that we understand the term today, was probably held in […]
Published: July 15, 2019 by Colman Andrews
According to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), in a report on ice cream sales and trends in the U.S., […]
Published: July 12, 2019 by Colman Andrews
People first started calling a late morning/early afternoon weekend meal “brunch” in 1895, but neither the term nor the idea […]
We all know that exercise is good for us, both physically and psychologically, but many of us complain that we […]
According to a new ranking by the World’s Best Vineyards Academy, the top vineyard in the world is many miles […]
Published: July 11, 2019 by Colman Andrews
A resume is your calling card — your introduction to a potential employer. Unless you’re an accomplished veteran in your […]
Britain’s pubs are places to meet with friends, socialize with strangers, have some pub grub, and — let’s face it […]
Published: July 10, 2019 by Colman Andrews
Everybody knows that movie and TV stars make a lot more money than ordinary humans, but sometimes seeing the numbers […]
“Getting old,” actress Bette Davis once remarked, “isn’t for sissies.” Physical disabilities, waning energy levels, mental fog… It’s not a […]
Potato chips were apparently invented in 1853 by a cook named George Crum — possibly of African-American and Native American […]
Published: July 8, 2019 by Colman Andrews
French fries aren’t French, Swiss steak isn’t Swiss, and Mongolian barbecue isn’t Mongolian — or, for that matter, barbecue. These […]
Published: July 3, 2019 by Colman Andrews
By now, presumably almost everybody knows about the dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke: Even if you don’t smoke, being around […]
Published: July 2, 2019 by Colman Andrews
There’s no doubt that we love pizza in America. According to some studies, it’s our favorite food, enjoyed more than […]
The decoration on some beer, wine, and spirits bottles contains potentially dangerous levels of such toxic metals as lead and […]
What do Americans want to eat on the July 4th? You can probably guess most of the answers, but one […]
Published: July 1, 2019 by Colman Andrews
The months — and especially the weekends — between Memorial Day and Labor Day are outdoor grilling season in America. […]
The Declaration of Independence is a signed engraving on parchment, displayed at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Or is […]
Published: July 1, 2019 by Colman Andrews and Hristina Byrnes
The names of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were revealed to the world in 1777 by a woman […]
Diabetics wearing implanted insulin pumps are potentially in danger, as their devices could be tampered with from afar. In a […]