They are the richest of the rich, the ones with more money than one can ever spend. But it’s no longer uniquely American.
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Grab a Reservation Now: A Taste of the 10 Hottest New Restaurants
New restaurants are a dime a dozen. But those that do it right can attract a major exodus through their doors – some within just months of firing up the oven.
More Than Just Text: Library of Congress Adds Classic Songs
The library is in the business of preserving anything culturally significant – and fortunately, these tunes are far more important than our daily tweets.
Vino Veritas: Americans Drink More Wine Than the French
Are we becoming tasteful tipplers? A new study ranks the U.S. as the top wine-consuming nation in the world.
Sesame Street Goes to Pakistan: The Newest Diplomatic Tool?
Elmo and the Muppet clan are packing their bags and heading abroad. We hope their Urdu is up to par.
Wisconsin Leaves Out 14,000 Votes After Clerk Forgets to Click ‘Save’
Computers are tricky beasts. We’ve all had our share of simple, avoidable mishaps: accidentally clicking “reply all” or saving an essential file where you’ll never find it again. But a Wisconsin clerk takes top honors on …
What Recession? Russian Billionaire Drops $100 Million on California Mansion
And here’s the kicker: the new owner has no immediate plans to move in.
Stanford Tops List of College Applicants’ Dream Schools
The Ivy League stalwarts have been upended by universities on the left coast. We’re chalking this one up to the weather (just a hunch).
Searching for a Job? Nix New York, Look to Lexington (Yes, Kentucky)
We’ve been waiting for positive news on the job front for a few years. And the answer to all our job prayers could lie in America’s heartland.
Front-Line Footage: Wisconsin Filmmaker on His Viral Protest Videos
As the battle continues in Madison, a local filmmaker has released a sequel to his first video to give an up close and personal look at the demonstrators.
Climate Confusion: Oklahoma Town Sees 100-Degree Temperature Shift in One Week
We all think our winter weather is crazy, but one Oklahoma town is truly confounded by Mother Nature’s frenzy.
The Drunkest Cities in America: Is Yours on the List?
Is your city known for being habitually hammered, or are you one of the few party-hardy folks in the area?