There was a time when soda wasn’t trying to be “clean” or “functional.” It just wanted to taste good and surprise Pennsylvanians with a little flair. Are you ready to dive into the lost world of extinct American sodas? If you ever sipped a fizzy drink that made your tongue turn blue, you’re in the…
I-95 in Virginia serves as many as 300,000 vehicles every day, leading drivers through major cities and small towns. So, naturally, you’re bound to meet all kinds of drivers—some good, some not so great, and some who are just plain confusing. You might see speed demons flying by, or you might roll up behind someone…
For Florida locals, spotting a “true” Floridian from a Florida newbie is as easy as tasting the difference between a Key lime pie and a lime-flavored pie. The good news? If you’re a recent Florida transplant, you can learn about the behaviors that scream “I’m not from here.” These are some of the biggest ways…
Did you know Disney owns seven of the world’s ten most-visited theme parks, and Universal owns the other three? While there’s more to Florida’s theme parks than Disney World and Universal Studios, it doesn’t take an economics expert to know that lower competition means theme parks like Disney and Universal can set high entrance prices…
Public spaces are like group projects: Everyone’s involved, but not everyone pulls their weight. The funny part is, half the time people don’t even realize they’re being rude. One second you’re minding your own business, the next you’re hogging the sidewalk like it’s your personal runway. These small slip-ups might not ruin the world, but…
San Diego is a city that’s easy to fall in love with and tricky to fit into. The beach etiquette is quiet but serious. The brewery scene is a personality test. And nobody who actually lives here calls it Cali. Here are 10 unspoken rules of living in San Diego that every California newbie should…
Life in Maryland in the 1960s was bold, colorful, and completely unfiltered. Back then, people trusted strangers, and safety rules were mostly suggestions. These are some things that made perfect sense in the 1960s but would raise eyebrows now. Getting Polio Shots in Sugar Cubes In the early 1960s, children lined up at school or…
A hotel’s buffet breakfast should be a calm, easy start to the day. But it only works if everyone follows the unspoken rules. Some tourists in California manage to forget that they’re not the only ones trying to enjoy a meal. These are some of the rudest behaviors you’ll encounter at hotel buffets. Taking Way…
Florida shoppers are no strangers to the impulse buy. But some products linger in carts even when they no longer serve a purpose. These are the items that end up tucked away in closets, garages, and drawers, taking up space but never actually being used. Despite changing lifestyles and technology, certain goods remain on store…
Remember racing your banana-seat bike down the block of your Idaho town with a comic book in your back pocket and a jaw full of Bazooka gum? Back in the 1960s, candy was a part of growing up. Whether you were blowing giant bubbles, licking neon sugar off your fingers, or trading sweets at lunch,…
