There’s a saying in Florida that goes something like this: if it’s not trying to soak you, sting you, blow you over, or wash you away, it’s about to. Florida is gorgeous. It also has more weird weather phenomena per square mile than just about anywhere in the country. Some of what scares Floridians sounds…
Ever hear your grandparents talk about some really weird stuff they used to eat? Same. Turns out, there were a bunch of old-school meals that used to be super popular in Arizona and across America but have totally disappeared. Some of them sound kind of gross now (looking at you, fried brain sandwiches). But back…
Aluminum foil is the duct tape of the kitchen. It’s cheap, it’s everywhere, and it can do dozens of things nobody bothers to tell you about. While you’ve been using it to wrap up leftover meatloaf, your neighbor has been using it to sharpen their scissors and stop her cat from jumping on the counter….
With so many people flocking to Florida’s popular beach spots like Clearwater and Miami, it can be hard to find a peaceful place to relax. So, what if you could enjoy a beach vacation without the roar of thousands of tourists? These secret spots exist. Here are some of Florida’s hidden beaches that will make…
Virginia is often hailed as the birthplace of America. But behind its historical facade lies a state brimming with charming quirks. From strange laws to offbeat traditions, Virginia boasts a personality that’s both fascinating and peculiar. Here’s a deep dive into why the Old Dominion might just be America’s weirdest state—and why it owns that…
The U.S. Senate is the only workplace in America where you’ll find a snuff box from 1849, a spittoon under your desk, and a rule that says you have to call your colleague “the senior senator from Wyoming” instead of just “Mike.” Most workplaces update their rulebooks every few decades. But the Senate? It still…
Long before Wi-Fi air fryers and voice-activated fridges, there was an era when kitchen gadgets were as futuristic as they were loud. The 1970s were the golden age of avocado green appliances, burnt-orange countertops, and an unshakable belief that anything with a blinking light was NASA-level innovation. Let’s revisit the kitchen tools that Coloradans and…
The White House is the second-oldest residence used continuously by a head of state in the world. The rituals that go on inside it have built up over centuries. Here are 11 White House traditions still practiced today that started before 1926. The White House Easter Egg Roll The Easter Egg Roll has been a…
Most of us recognize a 40-year-old throwing a fit over something petty as being emotionally immature. But it’s often more difficult to identify phrases as emotionally immature, no matter how poorly they may sit with us. According to WebMD, emotionally immature people “don’t meet society’s expectations for social behavior within their age range.” So, the…
Pop or soda? Pee-can or puh-KAHN? Most Floridians believe their pronunciation of common words is the standard one. Most Floridians are wrong. Regional dialects in the United States are still alive and well, with major divides between the Northeast, the South, the Midwest, the West, and pockets within each region. Here are 11 words that…
