Ask someone who grew up in a small Maine town decades ago, and they’ll tell you there were certain things everybody did. No one explained them. No one planned them. But somehow, everyone did them. From checking the weather by looking at the sky to waving at every passing car, these little routines built a…
The 1940s in Indiana were full of grit, grace, and gumption. The world was at war, but families found comfort in each other and in the small joys of daily life. Air-raid sirens, ration stamps, and big band sounds floated through the kitchen window. Soldiers wrote letters from overseas, and little kids played with wooden…
Imagine hopping in a time machine and heading back to the 1920s. You walk around as a modern man from Illinois, just doing your thing, and suddenly people are staring at you like you’ve lost your mind. That’s because 100+ years ago, there were a ton of things that men weren’t allowed to do from…
If you’ve ever flipped through old photos of homes and winced at the beaded curtains or sponge-painted walls, you’re not alone. Decor trends come and go. Some age gracefully, others crash hard. And it doesn’t take long for something to go from high-end to bargain bin. Here’s a walk through the home trends Idahoans once…
Imagine a place where the subway is a classroom for life skills, every street corner has its own story, and a perfectly toasted bagel is a work of art. Whether you were born in New York City or fell in love with the chaos and decided to move there, being a New Yorker means having…
Going to the DMV isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. If you’ve ever spent more than 30 minutes at a DMV in Connecticut (and who hasn’t?), you’ve probably seen some pretty rude behavior. Customers come in grumpy, act like they’re the only ones in a rush, and treat the staff like they’re not human….
The way we live today feels totally normal to us. But give it a few decades, and people will be looking back wondering what on earth we were thinking. Just like we laugh at horse and buggies and rotary phones, future generations will laugh at some of our everyday habits. Here are the things Wisconsinites…
The photo of hands grabbing a building was taken in Venice, Italy. But if a study from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science is any indication, it represents how coastal Floridians may soon be feeling. Researchers identified the top 10 U.S. cities where Gulf Coast sea levels are rising the fastest. Five Florida cities made…
Pennsylvania is full of beautiful traditions and charming quirks that make the state unique. From cheering for the Steelers to boasting about where to get the best cheesesteak, there are some obvious signs that someone is a true Pennsylvanian. These are seven of our favorite “I’m from Pennsylvania” traits. But they’re certainly not the only…
Some passengers leave good manners on the ground, according to a 2024 YouGov survey that asked for flyers’ feedback on in-flight etiquette. Whereas most Vermont travelers are “on board” with the idea that watching a movie without headphones on is unacceptable behavior, others question why anyone would be bothered by a passenger using a laptop…
