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Oldest School in America

The Question: The first public school was established in 1635. In which city was this school? The Answer: Boston Latin School in Boston, Mass. is the…

The Confederate States of America

Top of Page Source: iStockFollowing the election of Abraham Lincoln on an anti-slavery platform, 11 US states broke away from the union to form a republic that has become known as the Confederacy.…

1960s America Quiz

/* /*]]>*/ The 1960s was a tumultuous decade for the United States, with massive changes in politics and culture. How well do you know some of the biggest events of the 1960s?

Baseball in America: A History

Source: The U.S. Department of State The sport that evokes more nostalgia among Americans than any other is baseball. So many people play the game as children (or play its close relative,…

America’s Best Hospitals

The annual U.S. News & World Report list of the United States' best hospitals is prepared by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. Nearly 5,000 medical centers were…

1997 Copa America

First RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinalsThird PlaceFinalLeading Goal Scorers Regarded as the Championship of South America since its inception in 1916, the Copa America began extending invitations…

Roadside Attractions in America

Going on a road trip? The St. Louis Arch, Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge are great tourist sites. But if you prefer offbeat destinations, check out these roadside attractions…

America's Troubled Waters

Source: U.S. PIRG, Troubled Waters: An Analysis of Clean Water Act Compliance, 2007. Since 1972, the Clean Water Act has made significant strides in cleaning up U.S. waterways. Unfortunately, the…

America's Snobbiest Cities

The following table lists the U.S. cities voted to have the most snob appeal— whether it be attitude, confidence, or pretension— in the United States, as decided by Travel+Leisure's "…