An article from the Guardian. It's a little hysterical in sections, but worth a look. picked by Fascha 1 year ago

The year was 1507. A landlocked German cartographer created a surprisingly accurate map of the world, and used the word "America" to honor explorer Amerigo Vespucci. This is believed to be the first time the word "America" was used. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The only surviving copy of the 500-year-old map that first used the name America goes on permanent display this month at the Library of Congress, but even as it prepares for its debut, the 1507 Waldseemuller map remains a puzzle for researchers. picked by icepigs 8 months ago

South Pacific island cult's worship of America linked to gifts they received during World War II from an outsider the tribe refers to as "John From America" picked by Browntrout 1 year ago

"Global warming activists won't be satisfied until they see an America way down the ladder of leading nations, until you are paying $6 per gallon for your gas and until you cannot afford to put food on your dinner table." picked by gammerus 1 month ago

A wonderful blend of Captain America kicking butt, and the theme from Team America: World Police.

Warning: NSFW language picked by donteatpoop 1 year ago

Roadside America is a caramel-coated-nutbag-full of odd and hilarious travel destinations -- over 8,000 places -- ready for exploration.

Really cool site, loads of interesting stuff. Nearly makes me want to be American, nearly. picked by doggylives 4 weeks ago

7-minute interview from NPR with the author of the book "Bad Money". Kevin Phillips warns us that America is going to way of ancient Rome... at least financially. One of the reasons for the economic collapse of the Roman empire was that they began to focus their economy on DEBT products, rather than manufacturing actual, physical items. Sound familiar? *This ties in with Bornbad's ... read full post picked by RowanGrey 3 months ago

images from the early years about the kids working, make me cry
sometimes we take some information about the bad america picked by lilaliss 8 months ago

Terrorism will never destroy America. It will come from within. From fear-addicts who have raped the U.S. so much that they should be drawn up on charges of treason. The cowards who want a nanny state to coddle them, hug them, and ultimately contain them in a little crib with bars and monitors and cameras. picked by democracy101 1 year ago

Cleric Abu Hamza has lost his battle against extradition to the USA to face up to 11 charges related to terrorist activities. picked by pocksucket 1 month ago

Today's a sad day in Marvel Comics. 66 years after his first appearance, Steve Rogers gets shot to death in Captain America #25, which hit stores today. picked by runninutes 1 year ago

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will indeed make its way to North America, with the release date set for April 17 at a price of $39.99.

*Edit: New URL with more info. picked by punthe 6 months ago

Yukon, Canada holds the record for the coldest recorded temperature in North America - 81 degrees below zero. The article describes some pretty interesting characteristics of such extreme cold conditions. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

Miss America can add crime fighter to her resume. Lauren Nelson recently went undercover with police in New York for a sting targeting sexual predators. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Meet Dr. Raymond Adamcik. The Florida man, dressed as Captain America and with a burrito stuffed in his tights, was arrested Saturday night for allegedly... picked by cheeselog1234 1 year ago

The highly-rated America's Next Top Model will have a new prize this season. The cover of Seventeen magazine's February issue. Editor Atoosa Rubinstein will also appear as a judge on the popular show. Talk about tie-ins. picked by musicgirldani 2 years ago

A federal bankruptcy judge approved on Friday the sale of the liberal talk radio network Air America Radio for $4.25 million to Stephen L. Green, founder of a New York real estate firm. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Miss America 1944 has a talent that likely has never appeared on a beauty pageant stage: She fired a handgun to shoot out a vehicle's tires and stop an intruder. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

"We Europeans created America and to regret this is to engage in a colossal act of self-denial verging on self-mutilation. We have a stake in its survival and its success and we ought to nurture it, not bring it to its knees or delight in its misfortunes. We can criticise its leaders without regretting its existence." picked by makri 1 year ago