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Most of us know that cycling is a major recreational activity in the area whether it is on the road or on the trails, but one Grandma shows us all what some guts and determination can do.

Do you find yourself being attracted to the way people say "you betcha" or "oh dontcha know"? If the answer is yes, then you might be surprised to see where the Minnesotan accent lands among the sexiest American accents.

The event is closed to the public but here is how you can still participate virtually.

Fun, Paula Cole, Esperanza Spalding — any of these names sound familiar?

According to a new Gallup poll, United States citizens truly love our neighbors to the north — in fact, in the company’s annual favorability ratings, 96 percent of Americans said they have a generally favorable view of Canada, while only three percent view it unfavorably.

I have hated the penny for years and have often dreamed of the day when I don't get .04 cents back in change when I buy an item for $1.96, how annoying is that? Just make it $1.95 or $2.00! This video sheds some light on the penny and how completely useless it is.  Did you know that it costs the US government 1.8 pennies to make just 1 penny? I hope this video can persuade you to hate on the penny

According to a survey from the Pew Research Center of 2003 American adults, the idea of American exceptionalism is alive and well among the 48 percent of the country who say the US stands alone as the best country in the world.

A survey of 30,000 people in 15 nations by the social networking site Badoo.com has found that America ranks as the world’s “coolest nationality.” Other countries singled out for their hip nature were Brazil (second coolest overall) and Spain (coolest in Europe.) Belgium edged out Poland for least coolest nationality status.

For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught up on the lyrics, well, it's just flat-out adorable. The more mess ...

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as well...