Ian Hernandez
Top 10 Fascinating Economic Insights South Dakota
South Dakota, a state known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, also harbors a wealth of intriguing economic insights. ...
5 Fast Food Favorites in the U.S.—And 3 That Are Losing Fans
Chick-fil-A Takes the Crown as America’s Efficiency Champion Chick-fil-A Takes the Crown as America’s Efficiency Champion (image credits: unsplash) While McDonald’s might have more locations worldwide, Chick-fil-A is absolutely crushing it when it comes to individual store performance. The chicken chain’s non-mall restaurants brought in $9.4 million in revenue on average in 2023, which is …
A Ranked Guide to Nuts: Which Are Healthiest and Which to Limit
The Selenium Superstar: Brazil Nuts Reign Supreme The Selenium Superstar: Brazil Nuts Reign Supreme (image credits: pixabay) Here’s something that might blow your mind – just one single Brazil nut contains 68–91 micrograms (mcg) of selenium, meaning that just one nut per day can provide the daily recommended adult allowance of 55 mcg. Think about …
15 Scientific Discoveries That Were Totally Unexpected—But Changed Everything
Contact Lenses That Give You Super Vision Contact Lenses That Give You Super Vision (image credits: pixabay) Scientists have created contact lenses that can give people super-vision, according to a study published in the journal Cell, allowing people to see beyond the visible light range, picking up flickers of infrared light even in the dark …
Trying to Lower Sugar? Skip These 10 High-Fructose Fruits
Grapes: Nature’s Sugar Bombs Grapes: Nature’s Sugar Bombs (image credits: flickr) Let’s start with the sweetest offender – grapes. If you are overweight or insulin-resistant, it’s recommended that you initially limit consumption of high-sugar fruits, like grapes. These tiny orbs pack a serious fructose punch that might surprise you. There are about 3 teaspoons of …
From Colonies to Country: Key Moments in U.S. Independence
The French and Indian War Sets the Stage The French and Indian War Sets the Stage (image credits: unsplash) The ...
The Real Meaning Behind 10 Common Symbols in Eastern Traditions
Yin and Yang: The Dance of Balance Yin and Yang: The Dance of Balance (image credits: rawpixel) The bold black and white swirl of the Yin-Yang is more than just a cool design on T-shirts. In Chinese philosophy, Yin and Yang represent the duality that runs through everything—light and dark, male and female, day and …
The U.S. State That Once Declared Independence—And Almost Got Away With It
The Forgotten State of Franklin The Forgotten State of Franklin (image credits: unsplash) In the mid-1780s, a lesser-known chapter of ...
What Made Me Quit Traveling to Europe (And Why You Could, Too)
The Price Shock That Changed Everything The Price Shock That Changed Everything (image credits: pixabay) I remember standing in a Paris cafe, staring at a simple sandwich that cost €18, and thinking “this is getting ridiculous.” With travel costs becoming the most cited barrier to European travel, mentioned by almost half of respondents not planning …
7 Joyful Places to Call Home—And 3 Nations Struggling With Misery
Finland: Where Trust and Community Create Pure Magic Finland: Where Trust and Community Create Pure Magic (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you’re lost in Helsinki and your phone dies, but instead of panic, you feel completely safe asking any stranger for help. That’s Finland for you, the world’s happiest country for eight consecutive years running …
