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  1. controversies
    Neil Armstrong’s Sons Defend First Man From ‘Anti-American’ CriticismDon’t worry, the American flag gets plenty of screen time.
  2. fall fashion 2017
    A 43-Day Fashion Road TripHolly Andres started taking pictures in Portland, circled the nation, and ended in Montana. Along the way, she met these women — and their Americas.
  3. studies
    7 Percent of American Adults Believe Chocolate Milk Comes From Brown CowsThe real question: Where do they think strawberry milk comes from?
  4. The Complete Oral History of “The Star Spangled Banner” (Fictionalized […] The following is the complete oral history of Francis Scott Key’s “The Star Spangled Banner.” Certain quotes and other elements have been […]
  5. This Memorial Day, Watch 7 Hours of Golden Tee World ChampionshipsCelebrate Golden Tee. Celebrate America.
  6. the darkest hour
    America’s Bacon Reserves Are at a ‘50-Year Low’You might want to find a new comfort food.
  7. class
    Two Big Lessons a Star Sociologist Learned by Studying Trump Country for 5 Years“The seriousness and reality of that discontent, it doesn’t just reduce to racism.”
  8. The Possessive Your Guys’ Is American English at Its Rough-Spun BestThe language evolves.
  9. the chain gang
    McDonald’s All-Day Breakfast Still Americans’ Only Comfort During Awful ElectionSales continue to grow, thanks to afternoon McMuffins.
  10. America Is Built to Breed Elite Workaholic MenAs American as apple pie.
  13. Going to Work When You’re Sick Is a Very Dumb and Very American IdeaPresenteeism: Sound familiar?
  14. america
    Woman Hospitalized by Chipotle Demands Free Burritos AnywayNever underestimate the appeal of free food.
  15. vmas 2016
    Black Women Dominate the VMAs, and Pop CultureBeyoncé and Rihanna were at the center of last night’s awards, much like Simone Biles at the Olympics.
  16. America’s Baby-Making Rate Is the Lowest EverThe big question: Why?
  17. Dutch Are Huge, Guatemalans Were Tiny, and Other Facts From 100 Years in HeightTo see human history, consider the human body.
  18. diet
    It’s Stunning How Much Better Americans Are EatingNow with less fat.
  19. The United States Has the Largest Parental Happiness Gap in the Developed WorldNote to self: Having kids won’t make you happier (in America).
  20. america!
    This Silly America’s Got Talent Weirdo Is Silly and WeirdThe American we deserve.
  21. Youngs Live With Parents More Than Partners for the First Time in Modern EraWho else could they live with?
  22. Animal Americans Nearly Killed to Extinction Now a National SymbolThe U.S. has its first national mammal: the bison.
  25. america!
    Watch Lady Gaga’s Hi-Res Super Bowl PerformanceSo gallantly streaming.
  26. Uncle Sam Went to Donald Trump’s Office and Messed Up His HairUncle Sam is a 27-year-old bald eagle. 
  27. America Celebrated Black Friday by Stockpiling a Record Number of GunsThe FBI processed a record number of background checks for firearms purchases on Black Friday.
  28. Very Important Causes
    Guy Explains That He Was Just Joking About Petitioning Cracker Barrel to ChangeRyan Koch was surprised that his “satirical” petition got such a huge response.
  29. do-si-do
    Pippa Middleton Danced With a Bunch of GeezersSpotted country dancing. 
  30. Sinkholes Are Now Hotter Than CorvettesTourists just want to see the National Corvette Museum’s giant hole.
  31. Ted Cruz Renounces Canadian Citizenship, Becomes 50 Percent More AmericanThanks a lot, Canada.
  32. Washington Monument Reopens Three Years After EarthquakeMore than 150 cracks have been repaired.
  33. america!
    France Bans Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears From Daytime TVAnd ScarJo says that Parisians are being rude to her.
  34. Duck Dynasty Guns Now AvailableEach purchase comes with an American-flag bandanna.
  37. Sandy-Damaged Ellis Island Reopens Next WeekBut repairs won’t be completed until the spring.
  38. child beauty pageants
    Let the French Children Have Their Pageants “This isn’t America.”
  39. Ted Cruz Doesn’t Want to Be a Canadian AnymoreThat should make birthers happy.
  40. weddings!
    Study: Love Is for the Rich Marriage is a status symbol, not a rite of passage. 
  41. america!
    Rhubarb Lady: The Complete TranscriptThe only video you ever need to see. 
  42. Battery Park to Host Lady Liberty’s Huddled Masses Indefinitely Ray Kelly and Chuck Schumer win this round.
  43. Statue of Liberty Still Bound by Security Squabbling Schumer and Kelly restart the feud.
  44. Don’t Plan on Visiting Ellis Island Anytime SoonRepairing the damage from Hurricane Sandy will take all year.
  45. On Any Given Day, at Least Two Kids Are Bringing Guns to SchoolA terrifying stat.
  46. Which Quixotic Conservative Utopia Is Right for You?There are so many to choose from.
  49. Ke$ha Dresses Like Wonder Woman at a Business MeetingGlitzy ribbon headpiece and all.
  50. Two Rocket Launchers Turned In at No-Questions-Asked L.A. Gun BuybackWe have so many questions, though.
  51. New Gun Owners Take to Instagram on Christmas MorningNow we know what all those bullets were for.
  52. Some People Loved That NRA Speech by Wayne LaPierre [Updated]“They have good points.”
  53. america!
    Best Funeral Ever Reality Show Coming to TLCHey, at least it’s not about weddings.
  54. non-trends
    Ask a Real British Person About the Times’ New Trend PieceAlex Rees, everybody.
  55. Lady Liberty Interior Back Open for Business Next MonthIt reopens on October 28.
  56. Alaskan Town Has Cat for MayorHis name is Stubbs and he’s been the mayor for fifteen years.
  57. Megan Amram Reviews ‘America’In honor of its 236 seasons on air, Megan Amram reviewed the hit series America. As she writes: “It may not have the staying power of perennial […]
  58. San Diego Bay Set Off All Its Fireworks at OnceOops.
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