An article from the Guardian. It's a little hysterical in sections, but worth a look. picked by Fascha 1 year 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 2 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 8 months 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 12 months 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 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 1 year ago

The United States' population will hit 300 million on Tuesday morning. picked by robfouryqr 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 2 years ago

Are they one and the same? What happens when they differ?
Another in the Hillsdale College series of articles. This one from a speech by John Bolton, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (and admitably, biased). Permanent pdf link. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

Scotland is considering lobbying the United States to lift a ban on haggis, hoping to boost sales of the sheep-stomach-based national dish. Mmmmmm...haggis. picked by osiris12 8 months 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 8 months ago

Yet another 300 mash up, this time mixed with United 93 picked by subobisis 1 year ago

President Bush announced Monday that his administration will permanently sever ties with the democratically controlled United States Congress, ending a nearly 220-year-old alliance between the two governmental branches. picked by astoria 2 years ago

Today's decision permits states to resume executions using lethal injection, with very minor new limits (addressing the mixture of the drugs). While discouraging for opponents of the death penalty, the 7 concurring opinions still leave some room for the constitutionality of the death penalty as a whole being addressed in the future. picked by jwrichards 5 months ago

The emissions of gases in the US will grow during the next decade just as much as they did previously.However, these emissions of gases causing global warming grow with a slower pace than the economy does. picked by Maxriter 2 years ago

A US official said: “We have seen some activity in the area — personnel, vehicles, materials, things of that nature.” picked by hypnotode 2 years ago

The contest recognizes outstanding achievement in the use of visual media to promote understanding of research results and scientific phenomena.

Winning entries communicate information about complex mathematical concepts, the intricacies of the human body, air-flight patterns, the latest scientific imaging technologies to analyze Leonardo da Vinci's art, and more. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Canadian border guards arrested Malcom Watson and is attempting to send him back to the US. Follow up to this post. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago