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Where the American Middle Class Is Growing—And Where It's Vanishing

Where the American Middle Class Is Growing—And Where It’s Vanishing

Ian Hernandez

Austin, Texas: The New Middle-Class Capital Austin, Texas: The New Middle-Class Capital (image credits: pixabay) Austin has emerged as one ...

20 Tracks That Began as Parodies—But Became Massive Successes

Ian Hernandez

“Eat It” – “Weird Al” Yankovic “Eat It” – “Weird Al” Yankovic (image credits: unsplash) “Weird Al” Yankovic has earned three gold and five platinum records in the U.S., and “Eat It” topped the Australian singles chart while reaching the top 15 in Canada and the United States. This parody of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” …

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6 Anti-Aging Tricks That Don’t Work — And What Does

Ian Hernandez

The Myth of Collagen Creams The Myth of Collagen Creams (image credits: unsplash) Collagen creams are everywhere — the beauty aisle is packed with jars promising to smooth wrinkles and plump up tired skin. But here’s the shocking truth: collagen molecules in creams are simply too large to penetrate your skin. Dermatologists, including those cited …

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The U.S. States Facing the Most Rapid Aging Populations

The U.S. States Facing the Most Rapid Aging Populations

Michael Wood

Maine: The Nation’s Age Leader Maine: The Nation’s Age Leader (image credits: unsplash) Maine holds the distinction of being the ...

Unexpected States Leading the Way in Space Innovation

Unexpected States Leading the Way in Space Innovation

Ian Hernandez

Wyoming’s Surprising Satellite Manufacturing Boom Wyoming’s Surprising Satellite Manufacturing Boom (image credits: unsplash) Wyoming has quietly emerged as a major ...

Why I Quit Following Celebrity Performers—And You Might Want To Too

Ian Hernandez

The Constant Drama: More Stress Than Entertainment The Constant Drama: More Stress Than Entertainment (image credits: unsplash) Scandals, breakups, feuds—celebrity news is a never-ending soap opera. I used to wake up and scroll through entertainment headlines, only to find myself anxious or annoyed by lunchtime. According to a 2024 Pew Research survey, 54% of Americans …

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Warning: These 2 Zodiac Signs Could Feel Pulled in Two Directions Soon

Warning: These 2 Zodiac Signs Could Feel Pulled in Two Directions Soon

Ian Hernandez

Gemini: The Twin Torn Between Past and Future Gemini: The Twin Torn Between Past and Future (Image Credits: Pixabay) Mercury ...

10 Everyday Inventions That Came from the U.S. Heartland

10 Everyday Inventions That Came from the U.S. Heartland

Ian Hernandez

The Television Remote Control – Zenith Corporation, Chicago The Television Remote Control – Zenith Corporation, Chicago (image credits: unsplash) Eugene ...

7 Common Food Habits — That Are Technically Unsafe

Ian Hernandez

Eating Undercooked Eggs Eating Undercooked Eggs (image credits: unsplash) Cracking open a runny egg and dipping toast into the golden yolk feels comforting, but it comes with a hidden danger: salmonella. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in every 20,000 eggs in the U.S. is contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. …

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The Forgotten Wars That Changed America's Borders

The Forgotten Wars That Changed America’s Borders

Ian Hernandez

The War of 1812: When America Nearly Lost Its Northern Frontier The War of 1812: When America Nearly Lost Its ...