The risk of cancer for Hispanics living in Florida is 40 percent higher than for those who live in their native countries, a puzzling new study finds. The finding holds even after researchers corrected for the increase detection rates in the United States. And access to health care did not make things better. picked by kakana 1 year ago

The United States has asked four oil-rich Gulf states for close to 300 billion dollars to help it curb the global financial meltdown. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

An article from the Guardian. It's a little hysterical in sections, but worth a look. picked by Fascha 3 years ago

It appears that one in five people in Britain thinks that haggis, the traditional Scottish dish made from the lung, liver and heart of a sheep, is an animal that roams the Highlands, according to a survey on Friday. Bonus: footage of a haggis hunt picked by plurk 5 months ago

That 192 countries quiz was WAY too difficult for us geographically-challenged Plimers(Plimates?)... If your ego needs a boost try one a little closer to home - unless you live in one of those other 191 countries. picked by gnikgnok 4 years ago

A food historian has claimed Scotland's famous delicacy haggis was invented by the English before being hijacked by Scottish nationalists as their own.

Historian Catherine Brown said she has discovered references to the dish in a recipe book dated 1616 and titled "The English Hus-Wife". picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Cricket—now played by millions of people in 92 countries ranging from the Caribbean to Europe to Africa to South Asia—was once the national game of, yes, these United States. And one of the first outdoor sports to be played on these shores. An 1844 cricket match between teams from the United States and Canada was the first international sporting event in the modern world, predating th... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 4 years ago

Despite some people's theories, the United States' national motto, "In God We Trust" was not added to paper money by mistake. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Ice creams tasting like sausage and mash and Yorkshire pudding have gone on sale at Morelli’s parlour in London’s Harrods.

They were among 20 flavours picked to represent Britain — including Eccles cake, clotted cream, pork pie, Cornish pasties, haggis and Lancashire hotpot. picked by suebe 2 years ago

National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory of United States, owns the Z Machine f Sandia's, which is capable to produce a temperature higher than Sun's. Recently has successfully obtained ice from water in just a few nanoseconds. picked by Johnny21J 3 years ago

The Military of the US is deployed in many countries. This is due to many factors: the Cold War, in which the US government needed troops around the globe to counter the threat of the Soviet Union; and more recently, The War on Terror. The US has nearly 1.4 million active personnel, and over 369,000 of those are deployed outside the United States and its territories. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Here are 10 quotes, mostly by Americans, that are actually quite critical of the United States, but succeed nonetheless in being both witty and funny as well. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Sony Corp. said sales of its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles have risen fast in the United States since it cut the price of its 80 gigabyte model by $100 and launched a 40 gigabyte model. picked by punthe 3 years ago

The United States' population will hit 300 million on Tuesday morning. picked by robfouryqr 4 years ago

Breaking over 200 years of history, the first black man has been elected as the president of the United States picked by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2 2 years ago

"In 1814 we took a little trip Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip, We took a little bacon and we took a little beans And we fought the bloody British in the town of New Orleans." The War of 1812 in which "The Battle of New Orleans" was fought was a war between the British and the United States, with Canada and the Native-Americans thrown in as well. Th... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 4 years ago

The oppressive heat that crept over parts of the western United States during the first few days of July 2007 took hold of the entire West during the week of July 4 through July 11. Deep red tones blanket every western state in this land surface temperature image. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The Electoral College of the US has it proponents and its detractors. One possible replacement is the National Popular Vote (NPV). Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass laws to enact this system provided enough other states does likewise. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Yet another unbelievable example of massive Mexican cajones! The Mexican government has filed a formal grievance with the United States because New Mexico fire fighters briefly crossed the border to extinguish a fire that started in the U.S. and spread South. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Washington is one of four states where measures to legalize and regulate marijuana have been introduced, and about two dozen other states are considering bills ranging from medical marijuana to decriminalizing possession of small amounts of the herb. picked by bingo 9 months ago