Grams and ounces are both means of measuring small quantities, especially in recipes and grocery supply. To give you an idea of just how small the amounts are, there are 453.6 grams in a pound or approximately 16 ounces in a pound (liquid measurements change slightly by substance). Obviously, this makes a gram a considerably…
When you think of famous lighthouses in the United States, what comes to mind? Probably options like Cape Hatteras and Portland, Maine. But which of the states is home to the most lighthouses of any other state? Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses. A bit of a surprising answer, isn’t it? Well, with…
Each year when tornado season rolls around you hear the people on the Weather Channel talking about Tornado Alley. But have you ever wondered what is Tornado Alley? And which states are located in Tornado Alley? We had the same questions and did some research to get all the details for you. What Is Tornado…
When you hear someone mention New York as a location, you may not be certain if they mean it as a city or as a state. Is New York a city? Or is New York a state? New York is a state and New York City is a city. New York City is a city…
If you’re into caving or underground subterranean exploring, then you may be wondering which U.S. state offers up the most caves for you to explore. While some states have famous caves, like Wind Cave in South Dakota and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, that’s not where you’ll find the most caves. In fact, Tennessee is the…
You know Washington, DC as where the U.S. government is located and where the U.S. President lives in the White House. But you may not know much about DC itself. For instance, you may want to know what state Washington DC is located in. But Washington, DC is not a city. So, it is not…
Have you ever wondered what state has the most shoreline including lakes? If you sit down to think about it, which states come to mind? If you’re like most people, then you may say something like California or Florida. But it’s not either of those states. Would it surprise you to know that Alaska is…
Though it’s something that we all had to learn in elementary school, it is sometimes difficult to remember the two-letter abbreviation for a state. And it’s no wonder that we have a hard time recalling it since there is no uniformity in the abbreviations. Often, the state abbreviation is the first letter and last letter…
Are you curious about the number of steps it takes someone to travel the distance of one kilometer? Well, the truth is that the number of steps required to cover one kilometer varies from one person to the next because everyone has a different stride and step length. And that means it takes some of…
