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America is sometimes a strange place for travelers, but these American sayings are ones you should be aware of before you plan a visit to the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.

While it's a fact that Alaska is the largest state by area and Idaho produces the most potatoes—those facts aren't very amazing. But these facts are...

In July 1776 the first 13 colonies were on their way to becoming the first states of the United States of America. But what state was the first—and what was the order of the next 49? You think you know? Well, let's take a look...

To coincide with the UN's International Day of Happiness on March 20th—the latest World Happiness Report was released. And while some of the happiest countries remain unchanged from past years, in North America—both The United States and Canada fell to their lowest ranks ever.

We're not talking rocket science or brain surgery here. We're talking regular everyday things that we've all been doing wrong our whole lives. From peeling a banana to using a can opener—there are better ways to do so many things we take for granted.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

Did you know that every state has a motto? Ok good. But do you know what those mottos are? Now's the time to find out. We will provide the motto—you see if you can match it to a state. See how many you can get right...

Did you know that there are about 569,000 Canadians living in the United States? Okay, but do you know what states they're living in? The most Canadian-heavy states might surprise you. So, let's check them out...

I'll just say it...Checking a bag sucks! First off, it means waiting in line, and second it means waiting at the baggage carousel when you arrive. And third, it could mean waiting at the lost baggage department when you realize your suitcase isn't on that carousel. But there's one way to avoid all that...travel with just a carry-on.

Modern historians are still unravelling the mystery of the catastrophic Bronze Age collapse—and the evidence they've uncovered paints a chilling picture about the moment that civilization collapsed.

People pay a lot of money to go to college—but what college's graduates are making the most money after they leave the university? That's the question this report from PayScale is answering, with its ranking of universities with the highest-paid graduates.

The world is full of fantastic landmarks. Humans have built some, while others have been forged by nature, withstanding the tests of time. However, these iconic landmarks will sometimes become so popular due to tourism that they can be damaged through purposeful actions or accidents. Let's examine how too much tourism is ruining some of the world's most famous landmarks.