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From accents and clothing to volume, manners, and everyday habits, this guide explains how people in other countries can spot an American instantly—and why these cultural differences stand out abroad.

Free speech exists in both the U.S. and Canada—but the rules are very different. This guide explains why free speech works differently in Canada than in the U.S.

The true story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the man who became trapped inside Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years—and why he stayed there until his death in 2022.

WestJet is reversing its controversial cramped seating plan after viral backlash, union pressure, and public criticism, highlighting how passenger outrage and social media influence are reshaping airline comfort standards in Canada.

In the Gila Valley of southeastern Arizona, Thatcher is a small town of about 5,700 people. It feels like stepping into a friendly place where mountain views and local living blend seamlessly, even if you’ve never heard of it before.

Lakes respond quietly to the places around them. Light alters their color, shorelines shift with terrain, and distance changes how space feels. Across the country, these waters shape scenery and mood in ways that remain consistent even as regions differ.