19. Read More Books
In a country where the Golden Arches are a beacon for the hungry traveler, it’s a little-known but heartwarming fact that the pursuit of knowledge might just edge out the pursuit of the perfect french fry. America, land of the drive-thru, also doubles as a drive-thru for the mind with more public libraries than McDonald’s outlets.

It’s a smorgasbord of books over burgers and wisdom over wraps. Next time you crave a snack, consider feasting on a novel instead — the only weight you’ll gain is that of knowledge. Seems the Statue of Liberty is holding a torch for enlightenment, and the scales are tipping in favor of the Dewey Decimal system.