Study Finds Young Americans Grade D In World Geography
A National Geographic Society survey shows 10 percent of 18 to 24 year olds cannot locate the United States on a blank world map, and only 13 percent can find Iraq. The average score across eight countries including Canada and France is 23 correct on 56 questions, with Sweden leading at 40.
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Florida Cities Dominate List Of Pedestrian Danger Areas
A new report ranks 10 of the 49 largest metro areas as most dangerous for pedestrians, with Orlando leading and several Florida metros such as Tampa Bay and West Palm Beach also in the top tier. The study cites high speed roads with few sidewalks and crosswalks as key factors, noting US 19 in Tampa as a particularly deadly corridor.
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Puzzle: Hidden familiar phrase in letter arrangement
A brainteaser asks to spot a well known saying within a random letter grid. The task is to identify a common phrase or name concealed by the arrangement, focusing on recognizable words and familiar expressions.
Baby boomers survey shows confidence despite financial concerns
AARP finds baby boomers feel satisfied in many life areas and optimistic about the future yet mourn financial standing and leisure time. The first annual survey notes boomers seek improvement in finances and free time over the next five years, with many turning to life coaching and financial planning. Bernard Wolfe, a Washington planner, says clients are mostly boomers, now more anxious post downturn and seeking guidance.
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