America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world

The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around the world and undermining global financial stability, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Read More

American Customs That Confuse the Rest of the World

Certain American customs confuse foreigners ... Additionally, drugs are advertised everywhere, and the rest of the world is left scratching their heads. Americans take their love for cars to ... Read More

19 American Traditions That Confuse the Rest of the World

America’s cultural tapestry is rich and diverse, but some traditions leave the rest of the world scratching their heads. From quirky customs to seemingly bizarre rituals, here are some American ... Read More

American Traditions That Are Shocking to the Rest of the World

Each country is known to have its unique traditions, but did you know that there are several in America that are shocking to the rest of the world? The United States is one of the newer countries ... Read More

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By Lara Jakes Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle Having a team in the world’s richest sports ... a symbol of closer ties to the rest of Europe. To lure swiftlets ... Read More

20 American Foods That the Rest of The World Just Can’t Stomach

The iconic PB&J sandwich is a childhood favorite in America ... the rest of the world remains (logically) skeptical of these preservative-laden snacks, as their unnatural shelf life raises ... Read More

18 American Sayings That Confuse the Rest of the World

A saying popularized by Western movies, ‘ride shotgun,' is better known worldwide than many other American sayings ... but the rest of the world has no idea what they mean. Read More

20 American things the rest of the world doesn’t understand

Now it’s fair to wonder if the U.S. will ever go metric, and if the rest of the world will keep ridiculing them for sticking with pounds, inches and miles. Every tourist visiting America has had ... Read More

High Mortgage Rates in February Slow New Home Sales in America

"A slight uptick in mortgage rates held back the pace of new home sales in February," said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. "Our latest builder surveys show that roughly one-quarter of builders ... Read More

25 American Festivals The Rest Of The World Don't Understand

New Orleans’ ‘any excuse for a party’ attitude extends to the rest of the state too ... city’s status as the ‘Frog Capital of the World’. There’s the typical live music and dancing ... Read More