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Americans Observe Veterans Day

Joe Student — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Millions of Americans took time to observe Veterans Day in cities across the nation on Sunday. Ceremonies, moments of silence and parades were held to thank and memorialize the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have served the country’s military. President Barack Obama placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown [...]

Americans Honor Victims on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terror Attacks [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:30:24 +0000

In what's become a grim and somber ritual for Americans, citizens will gather Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which Islamic extremists killed nearly 3,000 people.

Thousands are expected to come together in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania to pay their respects.

Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:27:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

America's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors: Are We Really This Boring?

Bruce — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:30:49 +0000

The International Dairy Foods Association says this survey is about Americans’ favorite ice cream flavors. And maybe it is, on the surface. But to me, it’s a survey on how BORING people are. And we are EXTRAORDINARILY boring. According to the survey, 92% of ice cream companies say their most popular flavor is…vanilla. Mint chocolate [...]

How Much Are Americans Spending on Alcohol?

Mike Adams — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:00:32 +0000

There are many reasons why the idea behind prohibition not only failed miserably in this country, but has been long since buried deep in the American archives alongside slavery and the powdered wig. Americans love booze — so much that no matter what type of economic ugliness has transpired over the course of the last [...]