Slide open a closet stuffed with paisley shirts and corduroy jackets, and the pop-bright world of 1970s America tumbles out like a disco ball gone rogue. It was a decade when families argued over who got to sit closest to the wood-grained TV console for Saturday-morning cartoons, teens blasted eight-track tapes on joyrides through gas-line…
Whether it’s a love for Civil War trivia, a deep appreciation for local seafood, or a surprising knack for navigating traffic on I-95, Virginians share some unmistakable characteristics. Here are the traits that scream, “I’m from Virginia!” Do you agree with them? Strong Loyalty to Local Sports Sports fans from Virginia have a lot to…
Beyond the sun, sand, and theme parks, Florida boasts geography that often flies under the average tourist’s radar. These are some lesser-known geography and nature facts about the Sunshine State that only locals know. Florida Is the Flattest State in the U.S. If you’ve ever felt like Florida doesn’t have any hills, you’re not wrong….
There’s always that one Pennsylvanian who knows their Taco Bell order like clockwork—a seasoned regular who swings by a few times a week, knows when the line is shortest, and doesn’t need to study the menu. But that same regular has also seen the worst of customer behavior: People holding up the drive-thru for ten…
Social norms are the unwritten rules that shape how we behave in society. Some of them are useful, like saying “thank you” or waiting in line. But others are outdated and keep us stuck in the past. The following remarks may seem harmless on the surface. However, they reinforce expectations among Oklahomans that (thankfully!) no…
So, you’re trying to be a dream hairdresser client—super polite, respectful, and easy to work with. That’s great! But guess what? Some of the things you think are “nice” might actually be driving your hairstylist nuts. Mississippian hairdressers deal with all kinds of people every day, and sometimes, good intentions backfire. Here are some so-called…
Status symbols used to be easy to spot. A new car in the driveway. A color TV in the living room. Maybe even a trip out of Pennsylvania every spring. These things meant you were doing well. Or, at least, you wanted people to think you were. But times change. What once turned heads now…
Every frequent traveler has been there: One minute you’re dreaming about your destination, and the next, you’re stuck in a security line behind someone who forgot that liquids in mass quantities aren’t allowed. Between overpriced snacks, surprise gate changes, and that one guy who refuses to take off his belt at security, airports can be…
Remember when Connecticut’s schools were filled with clunky overhead projectors, mystery meat in the cafeteria, and a whole lot of dodgeball? Times have changed! Schools today look pretty different from what they did just a couple of decades ago. Some changes are for the better, while others will make older Connecticuters nostalgic. Chalkboards For decades,…
When it comes to fashion, some things never really go out of style—they just wait patiently for their big comeback. And if you ask a lot of older Americans, they’ll tell you the 1950s had some of the coolest clothes ever. It was a time when getting dressed wasn’t just about tossing on a T-shirt…
