U.S.

Travel Around and Visit America’s Largest Libraries

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Are you a bibliophile who wants to road trip around America and check out all her largest libraries? Well you’re in luck because we’re profiling the top 100 and where they are located.

Drinking Laws in the US

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If you’re going to go out drinking, make sure you take a look at this handy cheat sheet before you are too deep in the barrel. People tend to make poor decisions when drunk so best to know what not to do before hand than try to understand the rules when already intoxicated.

Cigarette Laws in the US

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We would never, ever, condone smoking. It is a costly, filthy, and harmful habit, for you and those around you. That said, if you’re going to smoke, at least know the laws surrounding smoking so you can be on the right side of the law even if you’re on the wrong side of your health.

A History of Hurricanes in America

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As we did before with our post on tornadoes, we continue to take a look at the environmental risks to your and your family and home. Today we turn our attention to hurricanes in America, their frequency, severity, and even how they are formed and spread.

Arming the United States

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It is estimated that more than $1 trillion is spent on military expenditures worldwide each year (that’s 2 percent of the world’s GDP). Part of this goes to the procurement of hardware and services from the military industry. Let’s see how the U.S. Army compares to other large armies in the world.

A History of Tornadoes in America

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The environmental risks to your family and your home vary based on your geographical location. And a healthy assessment of these risks goes a long way in determining what precautions you should be taking and what kind of homeowners insurance you need. To help you with that process, here’s a look at a history of […]

The Fatty Truth About Fast Food in the United States

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There are over 300,000 fast food estalishments in the United States. Fast food companies are feeding 25% of Americans daily and generate $178 billion dollars in revenue last year.

The Most Dangerous Jobs in America

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In 2009, 4,340 workers lost their lives due to fatal occupational injuries in the USA. We examine which jobs are the most dangerous, the risks of each occupation and what you can expect to get paid for potentially putting yourself in harm’s way.