This is probably the most unique city and resident in the USA.

This is a list of the highest paid jobs in the USA in 2011.

Some people only drive a bus, while this family actually lives in one. Learn more after the jump.

This place is the reason to live for many people of 55+. Sun City is located in Arizona. It is self-governed and it’s the largest place of its kind.

Justin Rollins became a soldier in 2006. He was deployed to Iraq with the 82nd Airborne. He was killed in spring 2007. But he emailed photographs of him playing with a puppy to his girlfriend the night before his death. Justin’s family decided they wanted to have that puppy that Justin held. The dog was found and sent to The Rollins. It traveled from Iraq, Bahrain, Brussels and New York before landing in New Hampshire. The little pet is named Hero in memory of the dead soldier.

Time Magazine covers in the USA are not the same as in other countries. Did you know this?

Art Photographer and teacher Amy Stein seems to take photos of everything she finds interesting to herself whether her objects are people, animals or nature. She is always in search for right photographic moments driving across the USA. These are some of her best shots.

I wish I had some of these vehicles in my garage. They are awesome even though some are quite old and need new paint.

1916 vintage street gang.

Using the well-known $100 bill, these images show just how large the US national debt actually is. 

100 dollars

This is a collection Miss USA's from the current winner to the winner in 1954 as they looked then and as they look now. They were beautiful then and they still are.

Alyssa Campanella - "Miss USA 2011"

How big is the U.S. National Debt?

Learn more about US demographics with these eye-opening maps that break down population shifts and racial and political changes throughout the country. One thing is for certain, major population changes are happening in the US.

Hispanic concentration:

These are amazing vintage photographs of the USA that were taken at the beginning of the 20th century.

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Life in the USA in the First Half of the 20th century (61 pics)

Old Photos of the USA (46 pics)

Amazing Historic Pictures of New York City (20 pics)

Meanwhile, the snow continues to sweep the USA. This 2011 blizzaster is the largest snow storm in decades.

These pictures were posted on one of the American deer hunters’ site. Their author assures that they were taken in Berwick, Louisiana. Surely, this mysterious beast looks horrible. But it’s most likely a fake photograph though the hunter claims it’s a real one. Anyway, if something like this comes out in the woods at night, anyone would be scared to death…

The day after Thanksgiving is known as “Black Friday” in the USA. It traditionally begins the Christmas shopping season. On this day people can buy many specials with discounts thus they are eager to wait the whole night in below freezing temperature outside stores in order to be the first ones to get inside the door and grab gifts and presents at the lowest prices. A lot of Americans go shopping on “Black Friday”, one of the reasons it is named “black” is because of the long lines in the stores.

Such things do happen sometimes.

These are historical photos that show child labor in the USA in 1908-1912.

These old school photos of the USA were taken by Christine Osinski whose pictures were published in the best New York magazines and newspapers. Welcome to black and white America!

Other great posts:

Amazing Historic Pictures of New York City (20 pics)

Life in the USA in the First Half of the 20th century (61 pics)

Troops of both South Korea and United-states have started military drills in case of a North Korean attack. No less than 56,000 South Korean soldiers and 30,000 US troops are training in South Korea and abroad. They say it’s purely defensive but North Korea sees it from a different angle and says the drills are a rehearsal for invasion…

You will see here mainly photographs of South Korean soldiers in action but also photos of civilians who took part in the trainings.

These are the fattiest food you can find in the USA. Everything looks so calorie-rich and pudgy, but all these meals are traditional American fare.

Michigan: BLT

The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado came up with an interesting project that is designed to help overweight children and their families to fight obesity. The hospital hosts a 2.5-month Shapedown Program. Its approach to weight management is no diet, only healthy food choices. Kids and their parents are taught how to make right food choices and drive against rising obesity numbers in America. Annual run/walk is also a part of this program.

Burned houses and ruins make about 40 % of the city of Detroit. There are over 33,000 unused or abandoned buildings here right now. Dave Bing, the Mayor of Detroit, is planning to demolish about 10,000 homes in the next three years. He got the money from the Federal Budget for this purpose. Actually, the economical level of life in this American city is not very high. The unemployment rate here is 50 %, according to Mr. Bing, while this number is approximately 10 % across the USA.

This story started in Afghanistan and ended in the USA. Two U.S. marines found cute kitties while they were serving in South-Central Asia. People and cats became great friends, and now both animals live in America with their owners. Kitten named Kiki has moved to Houston, Texas. The other one named KeyKey lives in Detroit, Michigan. Isn’t this story cute?

People couldn’t silently look at how the oil was drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. They finally spoke against oil spill, BP and U.S. government. The following road signs demonstrate what many Americans think about the whole problem.

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Even though it doesn’t take into account the cost of living and other important criteria, this infographic picture is quite interesting, so check it out!

Some previous infographic posts:
Our Planet from Top to Bottom (1 pic)
Let’s Take a Closer Look at Pornography on the Internet (1 pic)
The Numbers behind Prostitution
Cool Big Infographic Pictures (45 pics)

This is a set of photos showing different ways of smuggling drugs across the US-Mexico border.

The more difficult for them it becomes to smuggle, the more ingenious methods they invent.

Similar posts:

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Drugs concealed in a lawn mower

Many people dream about living in the United States of America. And in order to make their dream come true they are ready to illegally cross the border. They find various ways; even stuff their bodies to weird places. Look how inventive these illegal “aliens” are!

Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee suffered from the most significant floods in the last 20 years. This was the result of torrential rains on May 1-2, 2010. Some areas received 17 inches of rain. 24 deaths were recorded. Record crests were observed on several rivers and springs. Downtown Nashville (Tennessee) disappeared under the water. Many people were evacuated.

Now people are coming back to their homes, starting repairing and eliminating flood consequences.
 

A devastating tornado sliced through Mississippi on April 24-25. At least 10 people are killed including 3 children. Heavy thunderstorms also tracked Georgia, Alabama and other states.

Every year Oklahoma welcomes the participants of Okie Noodling Tournament. This American festival is very popular among fishermen. Its participants have to catch the biggest catfish using their bare hands in order to win.