General

Advent calendars are usually an inexpensive and fun way to get in the Christmas spirit. The tradition got its start in the 19th century when … Read more

From the price of groceries to housing, the money we pay to live has a big impact on our lives. In the U.S., home prices … Read more

Cost of living is difficult to calculate accurately since it’s always changing in relation to other places around the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics … Read more

The penny has been America’s smallest division of currency since the half-penny was abolished in 1857. The United States Mint refers to pennies officially as … Read more

They used to say “the eight wonders of the world” as a description of the eight most significant buildings and historical sites that people could … Read more

Ohio was originally colonized by traders from France, but it became a British colony after the French and Indian War ended in 1763. Then, after … Read more

The history of colleges in the U.S. starts in Colonial America. Before the States officially formed, the colonies developed nine schools of higher learning that … Read more

Finding a unique middle name for a boy can be pretty hard as most parents tend to choose the most common names like John, James, … Read more

You may think of lipstick as a modern cosmetic convenience, but historians suggest based on archeological evidence that people have been wearing lipstick for over … Read more

While the richest Americans can find homes anywhere, certain zip codes in the country have attracted the country’s elite. These celebrities, tech moguls, actors, and … Read more