Coronavirus, immigration and life in the USA: the most popular articles of 2020 on ForumDaily

On the first day of 2021, we propose to recall the past 2020. Throughout the year, we talked about the most important events in the United States and at home, prepared tips and instructions on how to move and adapt to life in the United States, interviewed the most interesting representatives of the Russian-speaking community.

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If you missed something - ForumDaily prepared a selection of the most popular and interesting articles for the year.

Virologist gave valuable advice on how to avoid getting COVID-19 during a pandemic

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The past year was marked by the coronavirus. In March, when everything was just beginning, American expert Dr. James Robb gave important advice on how to protect yourself from infection. Robb is a recognized expert in biological specimens with over 50 years of experience in molecular pathology, virology, and genetics, and is a consultant to the US National Cancer Institute and the Division of Biological Repositories and Biological Specimen Research.

Five USCIS innovations in 2020 that will complicate the life of legal immigrants

Designed to reduce legal immigration and strengthen the Department of Homeland Security's ability to enforce immigration laws, some of the changes create obstacles to the immigration process. Others are optimizing the path for obtaining immigration benefits. At the end of 2020, some of the changes described in this article were canceled or suspended in court.

Twenty American dishes everyone should try

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Americans are known to love experimenting with food and try to cook tasty, satisfying and fast. Let's talk about the dishes that are popular in various American states: in this article, you will find a list of dishes and drinks that everyone should try.

New international rules for air travel approved: what passengers need to know

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In May, the global airline community approved basic precautionary rules, which were later implemented to protect passengers during the pandemic. A heated discussion about whether to leave one seat free between two passengers ended - a decision was made for the whole world.

How much does a trucker earn in the USA, and how to become one: the experience of an immigrant from Ukraine

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The $ 2018 billion in revenue is not the budget of a leading country in the world, but the revenue of the US freight transportation industry for 70. In America, more than XNUMX% of all goods are delivered with their help. And although traffic and wages have dropped due to the trade war with China, the pandemic and protests, the truck driver remains a profession that guarantees a stable and decent income.

Scientists have found a way to deal with gray hair without dyeing hair

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Men and women can turn gray at any age after their early 30s. The start time and pace of this process are determined mainly by heredity: the age at which your parents turned gray can tell when this will happen to you. Scientists from the United States and Brazil claim to have identified the biological mechanism of stress-induced graying. Opening up in perspective can help stop this process and avoid hair coloring.

Thirty types of passive income to help pay off debt

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Passive income is a type of income that you, with minimal effort, receive, for example from tenants. But the digital age offers even more ways to generate passive income that can help you pay off your loans.

How masks and respirators affect immunity and oxygen levels in the blood

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Mask myths are flooding social media: people worry that wearing masks will lead to low oxygen levels or carbon dioxide poisoning. Others fear that they will develop bacterial infections due to sweat-covered wet masks or that the immune system will be reduced. Health professionals have tried to dispel these misconceptions on social media.

24 Costco Shopping Secrets Only Employees Know About

Learn how to shop right, get fresh pizza when you feel like it, and more. The store employee told the main tricks that will undoubtedly be useful to everyone.

Alcohol and garlic: World Health Organization denies coronavirus myths

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The World Health Organization has posted a memo on its website in which it debunks the most common myths about the coronavirus. Does saline solution, alcohol, or any food help prevent contamination? We propose to study the answers to these questions.

Check yourself: can you pass the test for US citizenship

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One of the most important steps in obtaining US citizenship is passing the naturalization test. It consists of two parts: testing the level of English and knowledge of American history and government. We offer you to try your hand and take the test. But it should be borne in mind that since December 1, 2020, the questions have changed, there are more of them. The old test included 10 questions, in the new there are 20 of them with the need to correctly answer 12. And now you need to prepare not 100, but 128 questions. Updated list - in ForumDaily.

Impossible to get used to: 10 cons of living in the US, according to immigrants

Anatoly has been living in the USA for many years, but there are things that he simply cannot get used to. These include food, women, and the mentality of the Americans themselves. He says that he does not claim to be one hundred percent true, but tries to share his personal impressions.

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