No matter how tough New Jersey’s weather got, grandmothers used to keep their homes clean without needing shelves full of supplies. Today’s products may be flashy. But the classics still work just as well… and sometimes better, if you ask us. Cleaning Windows With Vinegar and Newspaper Before sprays promised “streak-free shine,” Grandma kept it…
In November 2023, the Supreme Court adopted its first-ever Code of Conduct, a 14-page document signed by all nine Justices that covers recusal, outside activities, gifts, and financial disclosures. It was a historic moment for Floridians and Americans across the nation. It was also only one piece of a larger framework of rules, federal laws,…
Mention the IRS at a dinner party and watch the room get quiet. The agency has a reputation for being all-powerful, but the reality is a lot more nuanced than the myth. The IRS has real, significant authority to collect unpaid taxes. It also has real limits on what it can and can’t do. Understanding…
Remember when fast food menus were filled with all sorts of creative sandwiches? Some of them were instant hits, while others disappeared without a trace. Whether they were too weird, too expensive, or just ahead of their time, these sandwiches had their moment in the sun before fading into fast food history. Let’s take a…
Remember sitting in class, staring at the chalkboard, and wondering, “When will I ever use this in real life?” You’re not alone. Many Hoosiers have pondered the practicality of certain lessons taught in school. Here’s a lighthearted journey through some of these topics that, for many of us, have proven to be less than essential…
Every year, millions of tourists descend on Florida beaches convinced they know what they’re doing. And every year, Floridians watch them make the same mistakes over and over again. There’s an unspoken handbook to doing Florida’s beaches right, and locals have been operating by it for years. Here are 15 things Floridians do at the…
Virginia is a state full of surprises. Case in point? It’s full of quirky trivia and jaw-dropping history that few non-locals know about. So, if you’re not from Virginia, we’re going to go out on a limb and say these facts will make you see the Old Dominion in a whole new light. The Birthplace…
Every parent wants their child to be happy, but sometimes, that happiness turns into entitlement. Contrary to popular belief, spoiled kids aren’t just those who get a lot of presents. Spoiling a child too much can make it hard for them to function in the real world, where people don’t always get what they want….
The First Lady of the United States doesn’t get a paycheck, an election, or a formal job description. But she does get a full staff, an entire office operation, and a long list of responsibilities that many Floridians have never thought about. The Office of the First Lady has existed formally since 1977, and it…
Hollywood has done a number on the public’s idea of what Air Force One is like. The Harrison Ford movie alone convinced millions of Americans the plane has an escape pod. Spoiler: it doesn’t. The reality is both more mundane and more impressive than the movies make it look, and the daily operations on board…
