United States

If someone asks you to think of a school bus, you can only imagine it in yellow. Since 1939, school buses have been painted yellow and there’s a good reason behind it. Back in 1939, Frank W. Cyr, “father of the yellow school bus,” held …

Unlike the small cars and trucks we see on the road every day, semi’s and buses are very big vehicles that travel a lot. Most semi’s/trucks or buses spend an average of 110,000 miles on the road every year. And it’s no surprise that during …

Without a doubt, butter is considered a staple of the American diet. Most families start their day with a piece of toast, spread with butter, and a cup of coffee. While it provides a savory flavor for all the foods we eat, is it really …

You have probably heard from others that it is against the law to drive barefoot. But is driving barefoot really illegal? Or does it pose any safety concerns for those who are driving? Does your state impose any restrictions on this behavior? We have the …

When you think of a fire truck, you can’t imagine it in any other color other than red? But have you ever wondered why the color red is associated with fire trucks? Is it because the color of a flame is red? While there are …

Say you’re driving down a school or construction zone with “reduce speed” sign ahead. Before you know it, there’s a state trooper right behind you with red and blue lights flashing. You put your blinker on and slowly come to a stop at which point, …

Leonardo DiCaprio is undoubtedly one of the most popular celebs in the world. He is known for playing popular roles on camera as well as off-camera. For instance, did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio was named Leonardo because his pregnant mother was looking at a …

It’s been one hundred and eight years since the Titanic disaster. On April 15, 1912, at 2:20 a.m., what was deemed one of the most luxurious and safe ships ever built, hit an iceberg and sank off the coast of Newfoundland. The ship, the world’s …

Being a leftie can be extremely difficult for some since the world is literally built for right-handed people. Throughout history, people have viewed left-handedness as a sign of weakness that one had to overcome to be successful in life. Studies however, show otherwise. In fact, …

Christmas is one of the most popular holidays around the world. In the US alone, the average American spends $1,000 on holiday gifts and goodies, which means that more than $729.3 billion is spent on gifts every year. It’s not only the day to give, …