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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...
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
America's national parks’ top attractions this winter
America's national parks’ top attractions this winter Jacqui Agate 15 January 2025 Inspiration Do you want to comment on this article? You need to be signed in for this feature
Best Places to Grow Weed in Oregon
Photo By: Kris Wiktor/shutterstock.com Oregon legalized medical cannabis back in 1998, and in 2015, they recreationally legalized the plant. Ever since growing weed began, there were certain locations where some of the best bud was grown. Over the years, different cannabis policies have been implemented in Oregon, but as of recently, cities and communities in Southwestern Oregon have seen an influx of new cannabis production corporations setting up in the rural region.
National Parks Plan for a Greener Future
Yosemite. The name conjures images of giant sequoia groves, granite cliffs, and Teddy Roosevelt. The nation’s 26th president, who spent three nights sleeping under the stars here in 1903, described the experience as being “like lying in a great solemn cathedral, far vaster and more beautiful than any built by the hand of man.” One reason Roosevelt slept so well may be that he visited Yosemite more than a century before it became a magnet for some 3.7 million visitors each year.
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