#american-culture

#american-culture

Frito-Lay chips have been a quintessential American food for nearly a century, becoming a staple in school lunches and barbeques despite rising prices and smaller portion sizes.

When this idea began, it was really about liberty; it wasn't about immigration. The United States had ended slavery, and that's why, if you look, she's standing on the chains and shackles.

Harry Burt's creation of the chocolate-covered ice cream bar on a stick in 1920 revolutionized frozen desserts, combining convenience and enjoyment, setting the stage for ice cream trucks.

During World War II, vodka's breakthrough was significantly influenced by businessman John G. Martin, who ignited a widespread acceptance of the spirit across American bars.

The popup, 'Putt Across America', featured holes representing various U.S. landmarks, humorously combining nostalgia with ironic commentary on contemporary American culture.

The first-ever Girl Scout cookies were buttery sugar cookies, handmade by young Girl Scouts with the help of their mothers, sold as treats in schools.

Johnson's obsession with health led him to extreme dietary practices, focusing almost exclusively on raw meat, particularly from various bovine organs, as a means to achieve personal strength and health.

Gun sales have declined significantly from peaks during the pandemic, with Americans purchasing only 15.3 million firearms in 2024, down from over 20 million in 2020.

In 2009, McBride teamed up with his friends and collaborators from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, namely Hill, Green, and Ben Best to create Eastbound & Down.

The Rockettes began in 1925 in St. Louis, where they were a company of 16 dancers called 'The Rockets.' Precision dance was considered 'new-fangled' and 'cool.'

The NEH has funded over 70,000 projects in all 50 states, enabling significant advancements in humanities research and cultural understanding for vital self-knowledge.

"The Japanese have such skill when it comes to denim...They've got a great understanding of how to create beautiful fabrics, and an amazing capability when it comes to washing and construction."

For decades, the conflict in Vietnam lay at the heart of America's discussion about itself, ... and that viscerally divided a generation.

Hunter S. Thompson's legacy of gonzo journalism reflects a unique blend of subjective narrative and structured reporting, raising questions about the interpretation of facts.

"Barack Obama's beer brewing project started in the White House kitchens, with a home brewing kit from a local brew shop and support from his team of chefs."

L.L. Bean Japan Edition takes from the true DNA of L.L. Bean - it's the classic '90s design codes that so many people are familiar with, but through the Japanese lens.

Many games set in America don’t engage with its true culture, but 'South of Midnight' weaves rich narratives on race and trauma in a fantastical South.

The new, crass face of the United States is not new; it's a long-standing presence obscured by wealth, power, and continuous propaganda flooding our perceptions.

"It's music about losing your mind but not wanting to, about trying to come back."

Ranching is fundamental to American identity, with rural properties cropping up for centuries across all 50 states, but most now are concentrated on the Western side.

The 'America on Wheels' Museum in Allentown, Pa. offers an insightful exploration of America's pivotal role in automotive history, from the first American-built car in 1891 to significant cultural impacts.

In the 21st century, what does the world need from a great university? A passionate call for rigorous thinkers and transformative research.

After almost a decade of this, and after conceding in my own mind that everything I've learned about this country is wrong or at least outdated, I have come to almost understand all of these things.

Shane is a meditation on American masculinity post-World War II, depicting a real man as someone who protects the innocent and exhibits integrity.

The idea of eating alone divides American diners. Some swear by it, while others avoid it at all costs.