Have you ever sounded out a word in your head, only to hear it elsewhere and learn it’s pronounced nothing like you thought it was? There are so many words in the English language that linguists disagree on the exact number. On top of that, many words have a counterintuitive pronunciation. Some of these words…
Imagine this: You’ve waited your whole life to retire. But now that your retirement has arrived, people suddenly start making less-than-flattering comments about their perception of what you’re doing (or lack thereof). Perhaps you even used to believe things about retirees that those people say to you. But just like it’s hard to convince a…
Virginia is home to more than just historic landmarks and scenic landscapes. It’s also a treasure trove of quirky small towns. From charming main streets to offbeat attractions, these destinations are great for travelers seeking something out of the ordinary. Abingdon Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Abingdon is a town that blends…
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to learning about new cities. From the bustling streets of New York City to the hipster culture of Portland, overarching ideas about these metropolises are helpful, but they can also overshadow their more nuanced realities. Many cities—including those in Michigan—are made up of bustling neighborhoods, local businesses,…
Sometimes, it takes someone (or something, like this article) to help a Missouri resident break free of unhealthy thought patterns. According to Northside Mental Health, even people with the best childhoods experienced some form of trauma in their lives that led to them getting caught up in life traps. We’re not talking about the kind…
North Dakotans in the 1980s didn’t try to pretend dinner was fancy. It was loud, fast, and full of flavor, just like the rest of the decade. Moms could whip up a full meal with a can of soup, a pound of ground beef, and maybe a sprinkle of crushed potato chips. Dads carried in…
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Florida is the state with the most rapid population growth, with a 1.9% population increase in 2022 alone. Many Americans who moved to Florida first traveled there as tourists. However, there’s a huge difference between being a tourist and a resident in Florida. I’m among those…
What you think you know about money may not be as accurate as you assume. This is often the case for Arkansans who’ve been raised by financially illiterate parents. According to an Ipsos study, 36% of Americans lack financial literacy. Of those who self-reported being financially literate, the financial quiz they took showed that about…
Regardless of the generation, many Oregon residents look back on the past when they were young as some of the best years of their lives. From CDs and rental DVDs to the all-too-familiar noise of dial-up internet, there’s a lot to be nostalgic about from the 1990s and 2000s. We gathered the ’90s and ’00s…
Many of us have one or two catchphrases we use often in Florida. But some buzzwords make well-versed English speakers cringe. How many of these words and phrases are you guilty of saying? 1: Taking Things Literally Overusing the word “literally” in sentences drives some people up a wall. Why do you need to say,…
