Presented by: Green Flag Digital Did you know there are 61 protected areas known as “National Parks” in the United States? Yes, the capitalization matters – not every national park “site” gets to include the prestigious title in its name. The National Park System, which celebrates its 103rd anniversary this year, covers 419 park sites, …
Ever had the feeling, when you hear of some celebrity dying, that you were sure that he or she had died before? If a group of people get that, there’s a name for it: “The Mandela Effect.” Its name comes from the example of people thinking Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980’s, and …
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Of course, you’ve already heard of New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, but America is home to a number of incredibly underrated cities and places that often go overlooked. Using data from Niche.com, TripAdvisor, and Google Maps, we crunched the numbers to identify 50 hidden gems across America, with highly rated landmarks and …
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America’s oldest town, St. Augustine, Florida, just celebrated its 450th birthday back in 2015. Do you know what the oldest town in each state is? From 1565 to 1867, towns sprung up across America, as new states and territories were found. The towns that sprung up in St. Augustine’s wake have something to …
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Everybody talks about the changing seasons with eager anticipation, but have you ever slowed down to contemplate the strangeness of nature’s quarterly makeover? The color of the sky, the quality of the light, a carpet of blossoms, leaves, or snow, can each transform a moody landscape into a tranquil paradise. We decided to capture this …
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Cities are an inspiring playground for ambitious architects. But ambitious architecture often comes with a hefty price tag, regulations, and a political landscape to navigate before becoming approved. This leads to many architectural plans never making it past the blueprint stage. Among those unrealized buildings are some that were too ambitious, too avant-garde, or too …
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Many people have tried DNA home tests to find out more about their ancestry. They’re interested in whether their ethnic ancestry differs from what they know, whether there are any relatives out there they know nothing about, and whether they are genetically predisposed towards any health conditions. These are all very good reasons to try …
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Today, Manhattan (New York, NY!) is home to millions of people, iconic skyscrapers, and many of New York’s most popular tourist destinations. But it took a few hundred years for Manhattan to become the impressive city it is today. In fact, back in 1660, Manhattan was referred to as nothing more than a thinly populated, …
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Almost everyone wants to add some form of fitness into their lives. Whether it’s to become healthy, shave off a few pounds, or just trim their body, exercise is an integral part of maintaining overall optimal health. Sometimes people take it to weird lengths. If you’re thinking about working out, then you may want to …
Sleep is important for human beings, yet some do not know much beyond that. The following are some of the most insane or interesting facts about sleep. Life or Sleep? The reality is a human being will spend about 1/3 of their life sleeping. That is a significant part of someone’s life that is slept …
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