What is Avery Island?
Avery Island is a salt dome in the Southern state of Louisiana, famous as the site for production of Tabasco hot sauce. Located west of the city of New Orleans, Avery Island is part of a group of salt dome…
State Symbols
What Is a State Song?
A state song is one of many official state symbols adopted by most states within the United States. A state song typically encapsulates the wonders, attributes and accomplishments of the state and is often played at state events, sporting events…
What is a Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket?
The Hudson's Bay Point Blanket is a beautiful nod to the past, reflecting the rich history of early colonial North America and the trading system by which colonists and the British acquired beaver pelts. Such blankets were made by the…
What are Wheat Pennies?
Wheat pennies are American 1 cent coins produced between 1909 and 1958. The “wheat” is a reference to the stylized sheaves of wheat that decorate the back of this series of coinage. These coins may also be referred to as…
What are the US Time Zones?
Officially, there are nine US time zones spanning the contiguous United States, the non-contiguous United States, and territories of the United States. The four US time zones within the contiguous United States are, from east to west, the Eastern Time…
What Are the Largest Lakes in the US?
The largest lakes in the US are often known as the Great Lakes, and they are, in descending order, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. These bodies of water are clustered fairly close together in…
In the United States, what is a Park Ranger?
A park ranger is a member of law enforcement who works in an American National or State Park. Park rangers are employed either by the National Parks System (NPS) or by the State Park System for the state in which…
How Much does It Cost to Make a Penny?
As of 2011, it costs 2.41¢ US (or $0.0241 US Dollars (USD)) to make a penny, making the coin's face value less than its actual value. The cost first exceeded the face value of pennies in 2006. The rising cost…
Does Everyone in the U.S. Have Access to Plumbing Facilities?
You probably think nothing of stepping into a fully-functioning restroom, whether at home or away, but if that's the case, you're not one of the more than 1.6 million Americans who don't have such access. According to the American Community…
Do Many Young People Still Live at Home?
While the coronavirus has caused the forced separation of much of society, it has also brought one demographic back home. According to the Pew Research Center, more Americans ages 18 to 29 are living with their parents than at any…