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33 fascinating things you probably never knew about America
Jacqui Agate 27 September 2026 You might think you know the USA – its iconic cities and sweeping landscapes are immortalized on screen, while its history is studied in classrooms around the world. But beneath the familiar lies a country full of unexpected stories and little-known wonders. Click through this gallery to discover 33 surprising facts about America...
The planes that changed air travel forever
Charlotte Catherine 30 September 2026 History's most influential aeroplanes From the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise of carbon offsetting, it's been a tumultuous few years for everyone involved in aviation. However, the industry has experienced all manner of twists and turns down the decades, from the invention of the jet airliner to the rise and fall of supersonic travel.
Incredible things you never knew about the United States
Americans and pizza is a love story that’s been bubbling for over a century. It all started in 1905 at Lombardi’s in New York City – the country’s first pizzeria – and the obsession has only grown since. Today, the numbers are staggering. Americans devour around three billion pizzas a year, which works out to roughly 350 slices every second. And when it comes to toppings, pepperoni stands out as the nation's favorite, adorning 67% of pizzas ordered. Love this? Follow us on Facebook for more
Russia warns Romania over logistic support given to Ukraine's fighter jets
If Ukraine uses airports in Poland, Romania and Slovakia to send F-16 fighter jets in combat missions, this will be considered by Russia as an intervention by these three respective countries in the conflict, Konstantin Gavrilov, the head of the Russian delegation, said during the OSCE plenary session for military security and arms control in Vienna.
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Defense Is Documenting Just 3% of Estimated Cases of Civilians Experiencing Sexual Assault
The Defense Department is failing to document reports of sexual assault and harassment by civilian employees, according to a new report, while giving non-military staff unequal access to programs and training aimed at protecting victims and rooting out behavior. After conducting a survey of its workforce, Defense estimated about 2,500 civilian employees experienced sexual assault in a given year, the Government Accountability Office found in a new report.
Coronavirus Roundup: Calls for an Investigation Into the Pentagon’s Use of CARES Act Funds; Public Service Awards Go Virtual
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before a Senate committee on Thursday that there hasn’t been widespread vote-by-mail fraud in the United States and it would be a “major challenge” for foreign countries to attempt this type of fraud. This undercuts much of what President Trump has been saying about vote-by-mail during the pandemic. Here are some other recent headlines you might have missed. The nonprofit Partnership for Public Service will be hosting its annual ceremony for the Samuel J.
Senate Defense Policy Bill Would Allow Pay Increases for a Few Federal Tech and Acquisition Jobs
The Senate is slated to vote this week on its version of the annual defense policy bill, a must-pass piece of legislation that often acts as a vehicle for governmentwide workforce policy changes and this year includes provisions ensuring federal employees are reimbursed for taxes on relocation benefits and allowing higher pay for certain Pentagon technology and acquisition jobs.
Coronavirus Roundup: Pentagon Allows Lifting of Some Travel Restrictions; More Census Operations Resume
New York––one of the states hit hardest by the coronavirus––begins its reopening process on Monday. While the daily tally of coronavirus cases nationwide has been decreasing for several weeks, over a dozen states have experienced spikes in cases after their reopenings, The Wall Street Journalreported.
Pentagon Postpones Some Medical Procedures, and More
The Pentagon on Tuesday announced that it will postpone a variety of medical procedures for two months, in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak. In a memo to the leadership of the armed service branches and the director of the Defense Health Agency, Assistant Secretary of Defense Tom McCaffrey ordered all medical treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities to postpone all elective surgeries, invasive procedures and dental procedures for 60 days, beginning March 31.
Defense Department Fails Its Second Audit, Yet Is Making Progress
The Pentagon on Friday announced that it had failed its financial audit for the second year in a row, although the department showed it is making progress. The Defense Department’s fiscal 2019 audit—its second ever—covered over $2.9 trillion in assets and $2.8 trillion in liabilities.
Defense Could Do More to Curb Errors in Travel Payments, Watchdog Finds
The Defense Department could do a better job of cutting down on improper travel payments, a congressional watchdog found. The department spent $18.3 billion on travel payments from 2016-2018, while incurring $965.5 million in improper payments.
Senate Clears $750 Billion Defense Policy Bill That Reforms the Security Clearance Process
The Senate on Thursday approved a $750 billion version of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, handing uniformed personnel a 3.1% pay raise, streamlining software acquisition and bringing greater accountability to the long-backlogged security clearance process. Senators of both parties, and a key contractors group applauded the bill, which passed by a vote of 86-8.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in U.S.
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub. Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
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Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
Report: Blue states have higher property taxes than red states, with New Jersey and Illinois having the highest in America
Residents of blue states pay higher property taxes than those in red states, according to a new analysis produced by the consumer financial website, WalletHub Blue states real-estate property taxes are 19.84 percent higher than red states, the report notes. Blue state property taxes average $2,399; red states average $2,002. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household spends $2,279 on property taxes every year.
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