The United States detached from the British Empire in 1776 and although they've been intertwined in some ways, the two nations have been forging unique identities ever since.
The United States detached from the British Empire in 1776 and although they've been intertwined in some ways, the two nations have been forging unique identities ever since.
The US is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. It is sometimes described as a "melting pot", in which different cultures have contributed their own distinct "flavors" to American culture.
The US is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world. It is sometimes described as a "melting pot", in which different cultures have contributed their own distinct "flavors"...
There is no universal healthcare in the US. On top of that, it's very expensive. And 27-year-old nurse Lex Hinkley is not happy about it.
There is no universal healthcare in the US. On top of that, it's very expensive. And 27-year-old nurse Lex Hinkley is not happy about it.
If you really want to irk someone, break a social norm or two. Just note the non-zero chance of suffering the consequences too.
If you really want to irk someone, break a social norm or two. Just note the non-zero chance of suffering the consequences too.
Toddlers in tiaras, $100k hospital bills, and other "everyday occurrences" in the US.
Toddlers in tiaras, $100k hospital bills, and other "everyday occurrences" in the US.
36 fascinating pronunciation differences between Australian and American words, as pointed out by people online.
36 fascinating pronunciation differences between Australian and American words, as pointed out by people online.
One of the more unique things to see while traveling in the US is the roadside scene, and luckily there's not only an archive of pictures, but also a Twitter account dedicated to sharing this phenomenon.
One of the more unique things to see while traveling in the US is the roadside scene, and luckily there's not only an archive of pictures, but also a Twitter account...
American woman moves to the Netherlands and is surprised to learn that the Dutch don't have the concept of "sick days" and actually get paid if they can't work because of an illness.
American woman moves to the Netherlands and is surprised to learn that the Dutch don't have the concept of "sick days" and actually get paid if they can't work because of...
Welcome to a list of quirky American things that the rest of the world simply can’t wrap their heads around.
Welcome to a list of quirky American things that the rest of the world simply can’t wrap their heads around.
No country is perfect, but the United States often gets bad press. However, there are plenty of victories it can celebrate as well.
No country is perfect, but the United States often gets bad press. However, there are plenty of victories it can celebrate as well.
