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US Megaregions: Which One Are You In?
If you love staring at maps, you’ll absolutely love learning about US megaregions. Just beware that no one exactly knows
Indian States and Territories for Beginners
From the outside looking in, India might seem like a monolithic entity. But don’t be fooled—everyone kind of hates each
25 Random Facts About Texas (2025 Version)
It’s huge. Unapologetic. Contradictory. And growing rapidly. Here are 25 random facts about Texas, with the disclaimer that as the
San Antonio: The Overlooked One
After a recent post on Philadelphia, I was greeted on social media with some helpful feedback. This is written childishly
Stop Comparing the US to Tiny Countries
Comparing the US to other countries is everyone’s favorite pastime. And I get it. The country has problems. Gun violence.
10 Spotify Stats for the Wannabe Music Geek
By this point, music streaming—also known as accessing a massive digital music library somewhere in the cloud—is second nature. Several
The 10 Best Rihanna Songs
Robyn Rihanna Fenty. No introduction needed. So let’s jump right in to the 10 best Rihanna songs to date. Actually,
The Best Grammy Acceptance Speech Ever
I honestly never thought I’d be giving a Grammy acceptance speech. And I’m pretty sure no one who’s known me
10 Hints You Should Skip the Super Bowl Party
There are times when sports fans just want to be sports fans. You know, fully immersed in something meaningless, all
10 Facts About Barbados You Should Know
Ideal weather. Beautiful beaches. A tourist magnet in the Atlantic, right near the eastern edge of the Caribbean. Oh yeah,