14 Things Americans Pretend Are Optional But Are Quietly Mandatory
1. Health Insurance People love to say health insurance is optional, especially after the federal individual mandate penalty was removed […]
12 Famous American Buildings With Stories Their Architects Would Rather Forget
1. The Stata Center, MIT Another Frank Gehry project, the Stata Center at MIT, was designed to inspire innovation. Instead,
16 U.S. Cities That Pretend to Be Wealthy But Run on Debt
1. New York, NY New York often shows off its skyline, endless amenities, and cultural prestige, but it carries massive
13 Pop Stars Who Rose to Fame Because of One Bizarre Publicity Stunt
1. Miley Cyrus and the Twerking Incident At the 2013 MTV VMAs, Miley Cyrus reinvented herself from Disney Channel sweetheart
12 “Patriotic” Symbols Americans Use That Don’t Mean What People Think
1. Uncle Sam Uncle Sam feels like he’s been around since the Revolutionary War, but he’s actually a War of
12 Secrets About U.S. Suburbs That Residents Pretend Don’t Exist
1. The HOA Is More Powerful Than the Mayor Homeowners’ associations, or HOAs, often have the final word on how
12 U.S. Highways With Backstories Stranger Than Visitors Imagine
1. Route 66 – The “Mother Road” of Myth and Marketing Route 66 isn’t just a road; it’s practically a