Researcher Randy Olson found the ideal route around the 48 contiguous states. Olson calculated the shortest distances between 50 national landmarks.

The high level of oil consumption in the US wouldn't be possible without the 2.5 million mile network of pipelines used to transport the fuel.

Washington, DC is home to some of America's most historical landmarks. Here are secrets you probably didn't know about them.

In 2016, I moved from Guiyang, China, to North Carolina to go to college. My love of travel, nature, and other cultures inspired me to make a bucket list of the uniquely American things I want to experience the most. Read on to see the 29 things on my US […]

Washington, DC is home to America’s most historical landmarks. These landmarks attract thousands of visitors, but also have secrets and interesting backstories. A hidden crypt, a “whispering gallery,” and moon rocks can be found in DC. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Following is a transcript of the video. […]

I’m an American who’s lived in different European countries for the past 10 years. When I think about what I miss about living in the US, believe it or not, all my answers have something to do with politics. Despite the many problems in US society, there are still things […]

A state’s name can give a lot of backstory to the region’s history. Some states were named after the native tribes that lived in the land, while others were named after the kings and queens of the empires who sent explorers to colonize them. Wyoming got its name after a […]

I moved to the United States from China when I was 19 years old to go to college in North Carolina. Years later, I’ve noticed many cultural differences between my two countries. In many ways, Americans and Chinese people behave differently, from their eating habits to the way they spend […]

Americans pay a less than consumers in many countries for myriad products, but they pay much more than their international counterparts for certain services. Education and healthcare are the two areas where citizens of the United States pay significantly more than people from almost any other nation. In many nations, […]

Americans might pay more for college and healthcare than people in other countries, but there are plenty of things that are cheaper in the United States, too. If you live outside the US, expect to pay more for running shoes, blue jeans, and the newest iPhone, for example. Here are […]

Culture shock is the feeling of disorientation people often get when they move to a new environment. We compiled 15 of the biggest culture shocks non-Americans experienced in the US. They include Americans’ habit of making small talk and smiling, their obsession with guns, and the variety of products at […]

Americans have different words for soft drink depending on which region of the United States they’re from. The three most popular terms are soda, pop, and coke, according to data collected by the site Pop Vs. Soda. Linguists have noted other terms people from certain regions use for soft drinks, […]

The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released its annual Global Liveability Index, measuring the most livable cities in the world. American cities didn’t fare particularly well in the rankings, with Honolulu ranked highest in 23rd place. There were only four American cities in the top 40. The Economist Intelligence Unit released […]

A LinkedIn software designer named Aniruddh Chaturvedi moved to the US from India in 2011. In an email to Business Insider, Chaturvedi listed what he found to be the most surprising things about American culture. They include a love of road trips, the price of soda, and Americans’ tendency to […]

America has plenty to offer, but there are many things you can only find outside the United States. They include food items like brown sauce and bizarre sports like sepak takraw. We chose 11 of our favourite things you usually won’t find in America. The United States has plenty of […]

Many things that are common in the United States are nearly impossible to find in other countries. They include food items like peanut butter or Southern-style biscuits. They also include everyday items like mailboxes and red Solo cups. There are many things that, for better or for worse, you can […]

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