Americans live by the ecclesiastical phrase eat, drink, and be merry. We love eating so much that we use culinary tools to describe our society (melting pots and salad bowls). One of the benefits of having such a diverse society means having a diverse selection of grub...

[caption id="attachment_2089" align="alignright" width="270" caption="Construction worker with Chrysler Building in background"] [/caption] The stock market crash of 1929 precipitated the Great Depression, and was the most devastating stock market crash in U.S. history...

Saturday, September 26th, is the the 5th Annual Museum Day, sponsored by the Smithsonian. What does that mean for you? Free admission to over 1200 museums and cultural venues throughout the U.S. It really is an excellent deal, so be sure to sign up for your admission...

I'll never forget where I was when I heard the news that a plane had hit one of the towers of the World Trade Center. I was a junior at the University of Florida, and was just coming out of my geology class at Williamson Hall, and it was like something out of a movie...

Nickname: The Empire State Date Ratified: July 26, 1788 (11th) Capital: Albany [caption id="attachment_1990" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="Map of New York"] [/caption] With a population of nearly 8.5 million, New York City is the most populous city in the...

Nickname: Peach State Date Ratified: January 2, 1788 (4th) Capital: Atlanta [caption id="attachment_1984" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="Map of Georgia"] [/caption] In terms of land area, Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River. When taking...

Nickname: The Golden State Date Ratified: September 9, 1850 (31st) Capital: Sacramento [caption id="attachment_1979" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="Map of California"] [/caption] California is the most populous state in the United States, and has been since...

Nickname: Keystone State Date Ratified: December 12, 1787 (2nd) Capital: Harrisburg [caption id="attachment_1966" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="Map of Pennsylvania"] [/caption] The Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the United States. The first World...

Nickname: The Evergreen State Date Ratified: November 11, 1889 (42nd) Capital: Olympia [caption id="attachment_1952" align="aligncenter" width="210" caption="Map of Washington"] [/caption] Washington is named after George Washington, and as such is the only state to...