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The Top Ten Small Colleges in the US

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Small liberal arts colleges abound in the United States. Many offer high-quality academics and experiential activities that greatly enhance the college experience while preserving an intimate setting for learning. Our evaluations took into consideration student population of under 3,000 attendees, percentage acceptance, the total cost per year, average student debt upon graduation, average student salary […]
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The Top 5 Schools in the ACC

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The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is all about athletic prowess, but only a handful of students that attend these colleges and universities participate in Division I athletics. Most have no aspirations to pursue athletics as a career, so what is it that attracts students to these schools for their college educations? America Unravelled has investigated […]
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Historical America: The Top Five Colleges for History Majors

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Is History a Part of Your Future? OK, I will be right upfront from the start, I love history, and I graduated from college with a BA in History. So some of my comments regarding History Majors are a bit slanted, but they are honest and sincere. Picking the top five colleges for History Majors […]
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Cities

Welcome to the Classic American City of Franklin

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Franklin, Tennessee is a small city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee. Located about 21 miles south of Nashville, it sits at the very heart of Tennessee, almost in the exact center of the state. Franklin is considered to be one of the principal cities of the greater Nashville metropolitan area. History The city […]
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10 Best Small Colleges in Pennsylvania

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There are many prospective students who are seeking the intimacy of a small college. The Keystone State, also known as Pennsylvania, has a plethora of excellent small colleges that are worth taking a look at. Here are the top ten picks by America Unraveled: 10. Haverford College Haverford College is a private, coeducational liberal arts […]
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Live, Learn & Play in Texas’s Top Town: San Angelo

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In the world of real estate, there is a mantra that is universal, and it is this “Location, Location, Location”. It is because of location, location, location that America Unraveled has chosen San Angelo as Texas’ Top Town. Life in San Angelo San Angelo is located in the Concho Valley in West Texas. It’s climate […]
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Beers on the Border: Top Beers of the Western States

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Western beers, like the size of their states, pack BIG flavors. There is not one distinctive style to the region, but whatever style they brew they brew it large. These beers are the perfect companion on whatever adventure awaits you. New Mexico Elevated IPA – La Cumbre Brewing Company Elevated IPA an American IPA (7.2% […]
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So You Messed Up in High School: 10 Great Colleges That Are Looking For You

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So You Messed Up in High School So you messed up in high school. You didn’t really apply yourself and your SAT and ACT scores are not up to par. Now it’s time to not only think about college, but it’s time to apply for admission to a college. Your parents are having a fit! […]
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Cities

Why Greenville, SC is the Fastest Growing City in the US

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What’s So Special About Greenville? My response to the above question is based on the fact that I live in New England, and I know that many of the folks up here want to get away from our typical NE winters, and so they look south. Greenville has become one of the most attractive spots […]
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The Outliers: Beers From the Non Continental US

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Alaska Arctic Devil Barleywine – Midnight Sun Brewing Co. As unique as the state from which it hails, Arctic Devil is an english style Barley wine. Brewed only once per year, then aged in oak barrels that previously housed port, wine and whiskey for several months. This is a truly unique, though devastatingly high ABV […]
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The Top Eight College Homecoming Celebrations in America

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Back in the 1960’s, The Beach Boys had a hit entitled “Be True to Your School”. Part of the lyrics went like this, “…be true to your school now, like you would to your girl or guy, be true to your school now, let your colors fly…”. To me, these lyrics define the meaning of […]
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Summer Olympics: The Spirit of America

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On Saturday, August 6, 2016, the first day of Olympic competition, a 19-year-old woman from West Virginia, a first-time Olympian, faced tremendous odds against a 2004 gold medalist from China, and the number one ranked woman in the world from Serbia. She managed to pull off an upset in the Women’s 10 Meter Air Rifle […]
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Best Beers of The West Central States

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Colorado Ten Fidy Imperial Russian Stout  – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew The Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, found in Lyons, states that Ten Fidy Imperial Russian Stout (10.5% ABV) is made with large amounts of two-row malt, chocolate malt, roasted barley oats and hops. When poured into a pint glass this stout is jet […]
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Pours on the Prairie: Top Beers in the Midwestern States

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Iowa PseudoSue American Pale Ale – Toppling Goliath Brewing Company For me, the first thing I noticed about this PseudoSue American Pale Ale (5.8% ABV) brewed by Toppling Goliath Brewing Company, in Decorah, Iowa was its name. This American Pale Ale is named after the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil ever found.  The Brewer’s feel that […]
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Sampling Brews in the Mid-Atlantic States: Our Top Picks

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We now move on in our beer journey to the Mid-Atlantic states we have discovered that humans do not live by bread alone!  They also have a fine selection of beer to choose from. Below you will find our top choices: New York Brooklyn Lager – Brooklyn Brewing Company The IPA’s are going strong throughout the […]
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Great Beers of the Great Lake States

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We’ve moved from New England to the Great Lakes for our most recent beer tour. The great lakes may not be on the top of your beer making regions list, but maybe after this article, it should be. Great Lake Brewers embody the character of their region and proudly imbue this into their craft of […]
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Cities

Lodi: The Wine-Grape Capital of California

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Lodi gained international renown when it became a song written by Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty. Fogerty admitted that he had never been to Lodi prior to writing the song, but he just liked the name.In the lyrics of the song the refrain is “Oh Lord, I’m stuck in Lodi again…” I am going to […]
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This Year’s American “Fit-cation” Destination, Bar Harbor

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Do You Need to Get Away? Are You Feeling Bloated After the 4th of July? Is it Time for a Change – If the Answer is Yes, You are Ready for a Fitcation. I am going to take you to a place that has no big city crowds and some of the most beautiful vistas […]
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The Top Ten Most Peculiar Festivals in the US

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It’s Summer and soon to be Fall and that means that Festivals of all kinds are kicking off in the US. Festivals are a time to get together, to party and to have fun. You can find all sorts of festivals this summer near to where you live and some that are worth traveling to […]
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Foraging at America’s Farmers’ Markets: Our Top 5

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Off to the Market. Visiting farmers’ markets has become a popular pastime with people from many different walks of life.  People seem to feel that food from a farmers’ market is better for you, as well as less expensive, and buying it helps to keep the American tradition of farm fresh alive.  I know I […]
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