The Terrible Towel is a yellow towel created by Myron Cope in 1975 to support the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite initial reluctance from players, it became a popular symbol and inspired other sports teams to create their own versions. The original towel is still the most popular and proceeds from sales go to a school for […]
The American and National Leagues are part of Major League Baseball. The AL allows a designated hitter, resulting in more scoring. The number of teams and composition of divisions have changed over time. The DH rule was adopted in 1973 to add more offense. The absence of a DH in the NL results in different […]
The American Philatelic Society (APS) promotes stamp collecting and offers services such as education, mentorship, and access to an online stamp shop. Members receive the monthly journal and discounts on stamp insurance. The APS sponsors stamp shows and has programs to promote children’s interest in stamp collecting. Membership is available on an annual or lifetime […]
American Samoa, a US territory in the South Pacific, is known as “Football Island” for producing more NFL players per capita than anywhere else. Samoan culture emphasizes discipline, respect, and spirituality, and the territory’s economy relies on tuna fishing and tourism. Located in the South Pacific roughly midway between Hawaii and New Zealand, American Samoa […]
American Samoa is a US territory in the South Pacific, consisting of several islands with a strong indigenous culture. European settlers arrived in the 18th century, and the islands self-govern under a constitution. The government has three branches, and the population is split between three sectors. The official languages are English and Samoan, and the […]
Venezuela was named after the Italian city of Venice by Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda in 1499 due to the similarity of some houses built on stilts. Venezuela is home to Angel Falls, diverse wildlife, and the world’s largest rodent. Venice is the Italian city that gave its name to a South American country: Venezuela. […]
Theodore Roosevelt was the first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his role in ending the Russo-Japanese War. He donated the monetary portion to Congress for an international peace league. The US has the most Nobel Prize winners. US President Theodore Roosevelt was the first American to win a Nobel Prize […]
The Native American population in the US has grown by 26.7% between 2000 and 2010, with approximately 5.2 million people identifying as Native American or Alaska Native. Alaska has the highest percentage of Native Americans, while Pennsylvania has the lowest. Native Americans are less likely to have college degrees and have a lower median income. […]
A Comanche Native American is a member of the Comanche Nation, a tribe of American Indians who lived in the territory now known as the United States. They dominated much of the western territory of Oklahoma and Texas. The term “Indian” is not related to the country of India. Comanche Native Americans have a common […]
The American Indian Sioux, also known as the Dakota or Lakota, were a migratory tribe who were relocated to reservations in the late 1800s. They had seven tribes and three major divisions, and were typically corn farmers and hunters who lived in tipis. They were a spiritual tribe who communicated with the spirit world through […]
The Chinook Native Americans were a non-nomadic tribe who traded with other tribes and Europeans. Fishing was their main livelihood, and family and spirituality were important. Their language evolved to include words from Russian, English, and French. They preferred rituals over war for conflict resolution. The tribe was recognized by the US government in 2001 […]
Native American symbols vary by tribe but often represent objects, animals, mythical creatures, and abstract concepts. They are used in art and design and are part of the culture, with real-life objects sharing the same meanings as their symbolic counterparts. Native American symbols play an important role in the art and traditions of the culture. […]
American Humane is a welfare organization for animals and children. It is famous for its Film and Television Unit, which ensures the ethical treatment of animals in productions. The organization also provides resources for animal shelters and emergency services, as well as child abuse prevention programs and family education. American Humane sponsors animal-assisted therapy programs […]
The American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore features art by untrained visionary artists. Its permanent collection includes over 4,000 works, with a themed exhibit that changes annually. The museum’s mission defines visionary art as work produced by individuals with no formal artistic training. The museum also sponsors creative events in Baltimore and is housed in […]
The Seminole Native American tribe, descendants of the Creek, have been traced back 12,000 years. After conflicts with the US military, some moved to Oklahoma, while others survived in the Florida Everglades. The Seminole Tribe of Florida was incorporated in 1957 and found success in business by opening smoke shops and high-stakes bingo halls. Today, […]
The Mohawk Nation is a Native American tribe from New York, part of the larger Iroquois nation. They traded with Dutch settlers and were later allied with the British. Many Mohawks were baptized and took on Anglicized names, but the tribe remained intact. Today, there are Mohawk settlements and reservations in both the US and […]
The American Museum of Natural History in New York City has a planetarium, library, and 45 rooms of permanent exhibitions. It houses the largest collection of vertebrate fossils in the world, a 94-foot-long blue whale model, and scientifically correct dioramas. The museum also features the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites and a seasonal butterfly exhibit. […]
The American Folk Art Museum in New York City displays various types of folk art, including paintings, sculptures, and quilts created by amateurs. Exhibits showcase different sides of American folk art, and the museum’s founders believed in its importance to American cultural history. The American Folk Art Museum is a museum dedicated to displaying American […]
Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve is the largest national park in North America, covering 13.2 million acres in Southeast Alaska. It contains four mountain ranges, including nine of the 16 highest peaks in the US, and the largest number of glaciers in North America. The park has a diverse ecology and is home […]
Native American nations have their own laws and judicial systems, and can govern themselves with minimal interference from federal and state governments. They have greater independence than any state, but are not considered separate nations. There are over 500 tribes and 200 languages spoken in the US, and some tribal lands are open to visitors. […]
