Life in 1970s Indiana looked a lot different from what it does today. People wore bell-bottoms, listened to records, and drove around in big cars without seat belts. But not everything from the groovy decade stuck around; the government stepped in and banned certain things because they were dangerous or unhealthy. How many of these…
It’s hard not to feel excited walking through the gates of Disney World. You’re surrounded by fairy tale castles, churros, and that unmistakable smell of sunscreen and popcorn. But for some Floridian visitors, that excitement quickly turns into entitlement. Whether it’s shoving their way through crowds, ignoring the rules, or treating the staff like second-class…
You probably think you’ve got your grocery storage system down to a science. Pasta? Pantry. Milk? Fridge. Easy, right? But there are actually a bunch of foods that many Massachusettsans toss in the pantry without realizing they should be kept cold. The fridge can help them last longer, taste better, or even stay safer to…
Do you feel like nobody talks to their neighbors anymore? If you’re from an older generation, it’s kind of wild. Minnesota residents used to know who lived next door, help each other out, and plan get-togethers. But now? Many Minnesota residents just nod politely (if that) and go back inside. Honestly, that’s a shame—because being…
To be clear: we really hope society doesn’t collapse. No one wants that. We like working plumbing, grocery stores, and being able to charge our phones. But let’s say things go a little sideways in Alaska and the United States as a whole. We’re not necessarily talking about bunkers and gas masks (unless that’s your…
Here’s something that might hit close to home—stuff. Not just any stuff, though. We’re talking about the stuff our California baby boomer parents, aunts, uncles, or maybe even you keep tucked away in the basement, attic, or that mystery drawer in the kitchen. Look, no judgment. Boomers grew up in a time when saving things…
We all know a fellow Connecticuter who’s got that sassy streak. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your friend who always has the snappiest comebacks. A little sass can be fun, no doubt—it adds personality, makes people laugh, and keeps things interesting. But there’s a fine line between being funny and flat-out annoying. If you’ve ever…
Being a Florida kid in the ‘70s meant fewer rules, more trust, and a lot more dirt under your fingernails. You came home when the porch light came on, you drank from the hose without fear, and you knew your neighbors by name. Let’s crank up the classic rock and explore everything that made being…
You know how your parents taught you to look people in the eye when you speak with them and ask questions about their lives? It turns out some of those manners that make you look like a total angel in the United States could come off as rude or awkward in certain other parts of…
Between 1965 and 1980, there was no YouTube to show you how to change a tire. No DoorDash to bring dinner when you were tired. And definitely no cloud storage when your term paper vanished. Gen X learned things the hard way. And in many cases, the better way, if you ask us. In Florida…
