Thanksgiving is Nov. 26 this year, so someone in your family group chat may already be asking who’s hosting. Hosting is where family opinions get loud, and some people bring their fights to Reddit’s AITA forum, where strangers judge who was in the wrong. Here are the hosting fights Reddit refereed, and North Carolinians may…
There’s still time to pick your own apples in Connecticut, though some orchards are winding down. Hours and end dates differ from one orchard to the next, so a quick check before you go can save you a trip. Here’s where Connecticut locals head each fall, and what each orchard offers. 1. Lyman Orchards Lyman…
Pick a trail in Ohio this week, and the color will grab your attention first. Slow down, though, and there’s a lot more going on in the woods. Here’s what’s happening out there in late October that the everyday hiker can easily miss. 1. Deer Rut An Ohio State University article puts white-tailed deer breeding…
If you’ve ever followed a combine down a Nebraska road, you saw the end of a farmer’s long to-do list. Nebraska farmers work through a long list of checks before harvest starts, and drivers on the road don’t see any of it. Here’s what happens in the field and the shop before the combine rolls…
Once basketball season starts, family calendars fill up fast. Hoosiers with a player on the team can save themselves some scrambling by sorting out a few things early. This is what to have in order before the first tip-off. Note: This is general information, not legal or medical advice. Rules, dates and ticket prices are…
Some grandparents are always ready to help. Others would rather spend their time another way. Floridians have a take on that, along with Reddit users across the country who’ve weighed in on situations like these. Here’s how Reddit judged the grandparents in the following seven situations. Make your call on each one, then tap the…
Tennesseans plan their falls around several things that outsiders rarely think about. Here’s what fall brings that out-of-state tourists don’t expect. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Rules, seasons and closures are subject to change. 1. Leaf Season Into November The state tourism site’s fall guide lists mid-to-late October as peak leaf season…
Some small towns are known for one big thing. In Downstate Illinois, a few have built whole festivals around theirs, and they’re not shy about it. Here’s what these towns are famous for, and why they hold on to it. 1. Chester Britannica says Popeye’s creator, cartoonist E.C. Segar, was born in Chester on Dec….
Many newbie snowbirds pick Arizona for the sunshine. The state’s winter still has a cold side, though. Here’s how to plan for its snow and freezes before you pack. 1. Sunrise Mountain’s Record Snow Season Arizona’s record for snow in a single winter is 400.9 inches, and it fell on Sunrise Mountain in 1972-1973. That’s…
Words change meaning over time, but the shift is easy to miss when you’ve used them all your life. Many Georgians grew up with sayings that dictionaries and style guides now flag as outdated or hurtful. These are the familiar words and phrases that have fallen out of favor, and why. 1. Insane Asylum If…
