Some foreigners view Louisianans—and Americans as a whole—as severely obese individuals constantly at risk of being involved in a firearm incident. U.S. citizens know this isn’t (always) the case, but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating to hear a stereotype about us that just isn’t true. During my more than one decade of traveling…
After decades of working and saving, it’s finally time to enjoy retirement. All of your hard work has led up to this, so you understandably want to make sure your money lasts. We scoured the web for the most common, innocent mistakes Coloradans—and Americans across the country—make that leave them financially strapped during retirement. We…
Over 31 million young people between the ages of 18 and 24 live in the United States. As any of us who have lived through our younger years can attest, that’s more than 31 million opportunities for mistakes. Even though mistakes are a part of life regardless of one’s age, young Americans’ mistakes often have…
George Bernard Shaw famously said, “Youth is wasted on the young.” While younger people might find this offensive, as one ages, it’s hard not to relate to this Irish author’s wisdom. We examined people’s feelings about Shaw’s words and combined some of their sentiments with data. These are some of the biggest reasons why older…
Florida Target shoppers have a new reason to celebrate: Target Circle 360 members can now enjoy same-day delivery from over 100 retailers and regional grocers without any markups. This expansion of the Target Circle 360 program aims to provide Floridians with a more convenient and cost-effective shopping experience. A New Era of Convenience Target Circle…
Language evolves over time. But the difference from 1960s lingo in Tennessee to that of the 2020s often feels so stark that it’s hard to pinpoint when the transition happened. These are some of the most common words and phrases that people in the 1960s used. Gen Z might recognize some of them, but you…
With the exception of passengers who purchase first-class, flat-bed plane seats, falling asleep on a plane can be challenging. The good news? Rhode Islanders can implement these savvy tricks from experienced travelers to get some rest. Did You Know? Nearly 40% of people 18 years and older unintentionally fall asleep during the day at least…
New Mexico residents used to feel good about rounding up their bill by a few dollars, helping the person serving them. Now, these same people are viewed as stingy. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a New Mexican who doesn’t work in the service industry and who’s happy with the current tipping trend in the United…
Feeling happy is a core part of human desire. No matter how many Ohioans say that happiness comes from within, some environments are undoubtedly more conducive to a happier life than others. Studies show that happiness is derived from two main factors: Endogenic, which is biological and cognitive, and exogenic, which is behavioral, economic, and…
Moving to the Sunshine State can be a dream come true. But nothing is perfect, and even Florida residents who love their new state can have regrets. As a former Florida transplant, these are some of the most common situations I experienced or heard from fellow transplants that they wish they’d known sooner. 1: Job…
