Michigan City Ranked One of the Lowest for Cussing in America
Didn’t your mother teach you better than that? That’s something you might hear in certain U.S. cities, which have been ranked to have the most swearing in the U.S. But,…
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Didn't your mother teach you better than that? That's something you might hear in certain U.S. cities, which have been ranked to have the most swearing in the U.S. But, the good news for Michigan (and for mom) is that one Michigan city has been named one of cities with the least amount of swearing in America.
The staff at Preply.com has put together a list of the cities that swear the most. They surveyed more 1,500 residents of 30 major U.S. cities to find which cities swear most frequently. For the study, they asked them how often they swear, the situations they swear in most commonly and the age they said their first swear word.
"Most cultures consider the use of profanity inappropriate, yet people commonly employ profanity as a way to use expressive language," Preply.com states. "Also known as swearing, cursing, or cussing, using profane words can be intense, humorous, angry, or joyful, depending on the context. The specific terms and phrases considered profane vary worldwide, and you can also find local differences within countries regarding accepted uses of profanity can also be found. However, just about every culture is united by the powerful force of profanity."
The study concluded that the average person swears 21 times per day. The age that most Americans start to swear is 11. Also, the U.S. city that swears the most frequently is Columbus, Ohio, with 36 times per day. The cities with the least amount of swearing were Phoenix, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon. Moreover, more than half of Americans use swear word substitutions, according to the study, such as "fudge" and "frick."
So, which Michigan city uses the least cuss words? Detroit came in at No. 5 in America on the list, also tied with Seattle, Washington; Houston, Texas; and Memphis, Tennessee for the honor. The average number of swears per day in Detroit is 18. Find the full study from Preply.com here.
I'm always surprised how many people say fall is their favorite season, but it is a beautiful time of year, especially in Michigan. I personally think Michigan offers some of the best fall colors in the entire U.S., and now there's proof that the Mitten is a great place to see vibrant fall colors. I'm already seeing a few leaves changing colors, and while it's beautiful, I have to admit I wasn't very happy to see the changing leaves, since it means summer is winding down. I'm not ready for it to end.
The crew at US News & World Report has put together a list of the best places to view fall foliage in the U.S. "There's no other time of year quite like fall," they state. "Brisk, cool mornings give way to afternoons warmed by the sun, and the drop in temperature causes leaves to change from shades of green to a kaleidoscope of warm colors before winter sets in. The displays of color are different across the U.S., but they're all brilliant when leaf-peeping season is at its peak."
Of course, the best times to view fall foliage differs by region and year, so check with your local spots before venturing out on a big fall foliage viewing trip. "Many top destinations to view fall's splendor have leaf and foliage reports, maps and trackers so you can follow the local predictions and current conditions – and arrive just in time for the best of the season," US World & News Report says.
Read on for the full list of the best places to see fall foliage in America, including one famous Michigan spot. Where is your favorite spot to view the fall colors in Michigan? Reach out to me on social media and let me know your favorite areas to view the colors in Michigan.
Acadia National Park, Maine
McKenzie River Scenic Byway, Oregon
The Berkshires, Massachusetts
Charlottesville, Virginia
Payette River Scenic Byway, Idaho
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Cheyenne, Wyoming
French Lick West Baden, Indiana
The Mississippi River Valley, Minnesota
Breckenridge, Colorado
Hudson, New York
Stowe, Vermont
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
Lake Superior Scenic Byway, Wisconsin
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Highlands, North Carolina
Tunnel of Trees, Michigan
North Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada
The Ozarks, Arkansas
Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway, Maryland
Anchorage to Kenai, Alaska
The Poconos, Pennsylvania
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
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This list is via Travel.usnews.com.
