Jersey Griggs - Travel Trivia

5 National Anthems With Surprising Origins

Most citizens can sing along to their country’s national anthem at parades and sporting events, but the story behind each song is often lesser-known. The origins of these five national anthems probably aren’t what you’d expect.

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6 Countries That Changed Their Capitals

Capital cities are often the same for centuries, but some national capitals are significantly newer, with countries choosing to move the seat of government to an entirely different city. Here's an inside look at why six countries changed their capitals.

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9 Countries With the Highest Sales Taxes

It’s good to know which countries have a high sales tax — especially if you’re traveling on a budget. Here are nine countries with the highest.

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7 of the World's Longest Tunnels (And How They Were Built)

Since the invention of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) in 1853, engineers have used advancing technology to drill, blast, and bore into the earth. Here’s a peek into the construction of seven of the world’s longest tunnels for railways and automobiles.

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5 Things You Never Knew About Time Zones

Although we’re all familiar with the concept of dividing geographical regions by time today, times zones are a relatively modern invention. Here are five surprising facts you never knew about time zones around the world.

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5 States Without a Lottery

Want to win the jackpot? In the United States, there is no national lottery organization, which leaves lottery laws up to the states. Here are the only five states that forego the lottery and why.

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5 French Sauces That Will Elevate Any Dish

Classical French cooking relies on just five "mother sauces" as a base for all other sauce recipes — learn how to master them and give your dinner some French flair.

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12 Travel-Inspired Zoom Backgrounds for Your Next Virtual Meeting

Just because you're in a virtual gathering, not out in the world, doesn't mean you should settle for a boring Zoom background. Here are 12 incredible backgrounds to inspire your next bucket-list trip.

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5 Famous Statues You Didn’t Realize Had Replicas

You definitely know these five statues. But did you know that each one has a replica?

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5 Largest Libraries in the World

Based on items available, these are the largest libraries in the world.

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6 of the Most Desolate Places on Earth

Thanks to harsh landscapes and challenging conditions, these are the most desolate places on the planet.

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5 Most Spectacular July 4th Firework Displays

Want to catch the biggest and the brightest this Fourth of July? Head to one of these cities.

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10 U.S. Colleges With the Most Students

The following 10 colleges boast the largest student bodies in the U.S.

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5 U.S. Cities Stuck in Time

Take a step back in time when you book a stay in any of the following U.S. cities.

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6 Hottest Cities in the U.S.

Grab the sunscreen. These are the hottest cities in the U.S.

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7 Movie Filming Locations That Make Great Summer Vacations

Step inside one of your favorite movies on a vacation any one of these incredible filming locations.

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10 Happiest Countries in the World

In which countries will you encounter the most smiles? Here's a look at the 10 happiest countries in the world.

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10 Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Live In

These are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to live in.

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5 Most Impressive Botanical Gardens in the U.S.

Here are five botanical gardens in the United States you need to visit at least once.

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4 Incredible Bookstores in the U.S. You Need to Visit

Need a new paperback? Here are four incredible bookstores in the United States worth a visit.

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6 Active Volcanoes in Danger of Erupting

Which active volcanoes are most in danger of erupting? Here are six of them.

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5 Things You Never Knew About the Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle has a legendary reputation. While it seems mysterious, here are five things we do know about Devil's Triangle.

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8 Things You Never Knew About U.S. Territories

Since most states began as territories themselves, it’s important to know about these noncontiguous U.S. factions. Here are eight things you never knew about U.S. territories.

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10 Least Populated States

There are over 300 million people living in the U.S., but you won't find many in these states.

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8 Friendliest Cities in the World

Want to travel somewhere with welcoming locals? These are the friendliest cities in the world.