Many Americans eat too much and don’t exercise enough. If you have a hard time believing that, look around. About 16% of kids ages 12 to 19 are obese and 30% are overweight. As for adults, 31% are…
1846-48U.S. troops engaged: 78,718American battle deaths: 1,733The U.S. fought against Mexico over Texas and California.The war was fought in the name of “manifest destiny,” the belief that the…
1898U.S. troops engaged: 306,760American battle deaths: 385Spain declared war on the U.S. because the U.S. supported Cuba's wish to be independent of Spanish rule.The Spanish military forced Cubans…
Even though it is only recently that women have been permitted to hold official roles in many religions, they have always been central to American religious life.…
Compare your wits with the nation's best students by David Johnson Test ConditionsThe following test was given to a random sampling of 566 college seniors. Only one student answered all 34…
Elaine Chao Akaka, Daniel Kahikina, U.S. senator Boggs, Grace Lee, activist Cayetano, Benjamin J., governor of Hawaii Chang, Ming E., business leader, rear admiral (retired) Chao,…