You’re cleaning out the garage, and everything’s headed for the curb. Floridians may be surprised to learn that some of what’s sitting out there isn’t allowed in a household garbage bin by law. Here’s what Floridians can’t legally toss in their household garbage bin. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Disposal rules are…
The fields go bare, and the last trucks roll in. It looks like the work is done, but for Idahoans in potato country, the potatoes still have a long way to go before they reach your table. Here’s what happens once the harvest is in, and why it keeps people busy into winter. 1. Seed…
Family can overrule a guest list. A woman’s Reddit post says her in-laws did just that. Many Georgians who’ve clashed with family over a big day can relate to this story. Here’s how her in-laws got into the delivery room, and what Reddit said about what she did next. What’s your take on it? Note:…
If you ask a Californian how things are going, the answer may be “bad” and the reason may start with “money.” Several recent polls help explain why some residents say they’ve had enough. Here’s what those polls say. Note: This is general information, not financial or tax advice. Survey results and dollar figures are subject…
Driving through Kansas farm country, a grain elevator is hard to miss and easy to ignore. Behind those walls, there’s a lot of equipment at work that visitors don’t get to see. Here’s a look at what runs inside a grain elevator, from the moment a truck pulls in. 1. Receiving Pit and Bucket Elevator…
A grocery bill that goes up a little can be a big deal in a household that’s already stretched. In West Virginia’s Mingo and McDowell counties, many families are watching every dollar, and food assistance plays a big part. Here’s a look at what the local numbers say about food help and food costs. Note:…
After a big snowfall, it can feel like the plow has forgotten your street. Wisconsinites may feel overlooked, but crews often work from a plan, and some cities and towns post theirs online. Here’s why the plow can take so long to reach your street. 1. Priority Routes Wausau’s snowplow operators work the Priority Snowplow…
Water is a topic Utahns can’t avoid. A spring poll asked voters what they’ve actually done about it, and the answers differed depending on where people live. Here’s what they said they changed. Who Ran the Poll and How The poll comes from the Deseret News and the Hinckley Institute of Politics. Morning Consult ran…
When you share a home, you share a budget, and one of you may eventually want to spend past it. One woman says it happened over Halloween candy. Here’s her account of her boyfriend who wanted to blow their household budget on full-size Halloween candy, and which side Reddit took. Who would you side with,…
Some weather records get broken every few years. Others in North Carolina have stood for generations, and a few come from storms people still remember. These are the weather extremes North Carolinians haven’t seen topped yet. 1. Fayetteville’s 110 Degrees North Carolina’s highest temperature on record, 110°F, was reached at Fayetteville on August 21, 1983….
