When it comes to our health, we can do our best to improve the things we have control over. However, there are times when there are factors that we can’t control that work against us. It’s important for people to try to stay active and eat healthy, but if they breathe in dirty air while...
The United States is a relatively young country. During China’s war for independence from England, the Qing Dynasty had already been in power for 130 years. India’s Mughal Empire was starting to fall apart after ruling for over two centuries. Meanwhile, France was on the brink of violently overthrowing almost 1,000 years of absolute monarchy....
For many years, people in New York have been spotting a very large rat in various parts of the city. Yes, there are real rats that can grow to very large sizes, but this specific rat is extremely big – around 10 feet tall, with red eyes and teeth like a T-Rex. Fortunately, he is...
In the first eight months of 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association reported that the country experienced 23 different natural disasters caused by weather or climate. The number of weather disasters is higher than any other similar period in recorded history. And with two more months until the hurricane season, the number of hurricanes...
Approximately 15.5 million adults in the United States consider themselves vegetarian or vegan. Additionally, many others are actively trying to eat less meat, either by participating in “meatless Mondays” or by reducing the amount of animal protein in their daily meals. These individuals also prefer to eat at restaurants that offer a variety of plant-based...
The United States is not one of the rainiest countries in the world. Colombia gets more rain than any other country in the world. In some parts of this country in South America, it rains a lot, with an average of 127.5 inches (3,240 millimeters) of rain per year. In certain parts of western Colombia,...
North America is a large continent located in the northern part of the Earth. Some cities in the United States are located near the Arctic Circle, while others are exposed to polar vortex shifts and arctic fronts. You can find cold cities in the Northern Great Plains, Upper Midwest, and Northeast regions of the contiguous...
Having a gun is a right that is protected by the Constitution in the United States, and many Americans choose to own one. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, there are approximately 433.9 million firearms owned by civilians in the United States. This means that there are about 1.3 firearms for every American citizen....
The problem of obesity in the United States is a significant health issue, and it is becoming more severe. According to estimates from Harvard researchers published in December 2019 in the New England Journal of Medicine, it is predicted that almost half of American adults will be obese, not just overweight, by 2030. The country...
According to a recent study by WalletHub, Canton is ranked as the most obese city in Ohio and the 18th most obese city in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the obesity rate in the US has increased from 30.5% in 1999 to about 42%. In 2019, the United...