McDonald’s is the kind of fast food restaurant where you can roll through in your pajamas at 10 a.m. for a Sausage McMuffin or treat yourself to a McFlurry at midnight. It’s casual, it’s fast, and it’s everywhere. But not every Floridian remembers their manners when they’re under the golden arches. Some customers seem to…
When hurricane season rolls around, Floridians spring into action like seasoned veterans of the storm game. From stocking up on essentials to fortifying their homes, Florida natives know how to stay safe and (somehow) keep their sense of humor intact. If you’re wondering how they do it, here’s a breakdown of the hurricane prep strategies…
Forget fancy lunch bags and organic snacks. If you were a kid in 1970s Florida, your lunchbox was heavy, noisy, and packed with pure awesomeness. It wasn’t just about what you ate; it was about scoring the best trades at the lunch table and showing off the coolest cartoon characters. Were you a Scooby-Doo kid…
Did you know that Americans eat over 3 billion pounds of avocados each year? That represents a more than seven-pound increase in avocado consumption per person between 2001 and 2022. Whether you’re making guacamole, adding them to toast, or just eating them plain, one thing is for sure: Avocados are in style. But picking a…
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 Georgians, 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…
Remember when some things were all the rage in Nevada, and now they just make you shake your head? From foods that no longer tantalize the taste buds to cultural habits that have fallen out of favor, here’s a look at some of the things that Nevadans—and Americans as a whole—have grown to seriously dislike….
Did you know that 66% of Americans drink coffee daily? Coffee is a big part of many North Carolinians’ mornings, and while milk and fancy creamers are popular, there are lots of fun and tasty alternatives to try. These are seven creative things to put in your coffee that aren’t milk, each with its own…
Self-checkout lanes seem like a great idea in theory, but many New Jerseyans still choose not to use them. These are some of the most common reasons why shoppers prefer to stick with the (hopefully!) friendly face of a human cashier. Fear of Technology Many shoppers feel uneasy when it comes to using new technology….
Sheetz has blessed Pennsylvania with build-your-own Shmonster sandwiches and smoothies too good to stop at one. What Sheetz didn’t bless us with are customers who can’t clean up after themselves, haven’t mastered the art of patience, and hover at the food counter. If you’re going to Sheetz, there’s an unspoken code: Respect the Shmonster. And…
It’s hard not to get a little giddy at Dollar Tree stores. Everything looks like a deal, and it’s so easy to think, “Oh, it’s only a dollar!” (Well, $1.25 now, but who’s counting?) Still, that tiny price tag can trick you into letting your guard down—and that’s when the trouble starts. From sneaky expiration…
