America has some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth, and there are plenty of scenic drives around the country that show off dramatic landscapes and dreamy sunsets. Here are 10 of the most scenic drives in America.

Civic participation rates measure the propensity of a population’s members to participate in activities that benefit their broader community. This can be any act where an individual is engaging as a citizen — voting, serving in a local charity or serving in a local club or association. Civic participation is closely linked with interpersonal trust to form a “virtuous circle,” called social capital, which allows citizens of a community to collectively solve problems. Research in a wide variety of fields indicates that the quality of American public life is powerfully correlated with civic participation and interpersonal trust. Communities with high levels of civic engagement have better outcomes in unemployment, crime and healthcare, making it a good measure for overall societal health.

Monopoly has a ubiquitous, often loathed, place in American culture. Everybody knows of the game, a dogmatic celebration of pure capitalism that encourages players to take on the cut-throat persona of a real estate tycoon and drive their friends into bankruptcy by charging more rent than they can afford. This has left the game with a reputation for ruthless behavior and perhaps a few broken friendships.

America has some of the most beautiful natural wonders that can be seen in National Parks all across the country. These beautiful places are wild and wonderful, and the wilderness can bring significant dangers to human beings. We've got the 6 worst ways to die in a National Park, and some tips for staying alive.

Given the historical importance of propaganda to the rise of fascism, it is worth taking a more nuanced look at the current media messages that are appealing to the margins of American politics. For this paper, I use the principles laid out in the Fine Art of Propaganda and applying them to videos posted on Youtube by “Q,” an internet conspiracy theorist who has been operating in the shadows of anonymous message boards and has amassed quite a following.