The majority of us bring the usual suspects on planes—laptops, books, snacks, maybe a jacket for the air conditioning. But there are some bold individuals who show up with truly bizarre carry-on items. From live animals to entire kitchens, the world of strange airport luggage is apparently abundant. What strange items have you seen passengers…
Are you taking a trip from Georgia to the United Kingdom and want to be well-received there? If so, don’t share this fact with your new Londoner friends: American English is older than British English. The reason? Original British settlers arrived in America speaking their native tongue. Not too long after, upper-class citizens in England…
Washingtonians know that unemployment, inflation, and the cost of living affect American wallets. Nevertheless, it’s sometimes difficult to see how things have changed in Washington and across the U.S. over the last 60 years. But one thing is certain: There’s been a significant change in how much disposable money Washingtonians have to spend. Looking as…
Sometimes, a fresh perspective helps us notice things we overlook. Millions of foreigners visit the United States each year, and just like when Missouri residents travel abroad, they often leave with observations. After more than a decade of living and traveling abroad, here are some of the most intriguing “typical American” things that non-Americans have…
When you’re young, it’s hard to imagine becoming the cranky older person many of us stumble upon in Kansas. However, biology often has different plans. As we age, our bodies undergo hormonal changes that can lead to emotional imbalances, contributing to the grumpy reputation some older individuals develop. Difficulty hearing, pain, and dementia are other…
What you think you know about money may not be as accurate as you assume. This is often the case for West Virginians 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…
Most Pennsylvania residents can’t imagine not showering in the morning, replacing their hand sanitizer with perfume, or deciding not to wear deodorant. As these 14 habits show, America’s concept of “good” hygiene isn’t universal. 1: Squatting Over Sitting With the possible exception of public restrooms, Americans typically don’t squat to relieve themselves and tend to…
There’s a learning curve for everything, and the kitchen is no exception. Many North Carolina residents love trying their hand at cooking, and some succeed with flying colors. Others, not so much. These are some simple mistakes amateurs seem to make repeatedly in the kitchen. Be honest: How many of them have you made? 1:…
“Tipflation” wasn’t part of mainstream Georgians’ vocabulary until recently. Now, this phrase rolls off many frustrated customers’ tongues. According to a Bankrate report, 30% of Americans feel tipping has gotten out of control. Tipping has also transitioned from an act that many Georgia residents feel good about to one they do out of feeling social…
Many of us have one or two catchphrases we use often in Georgia. 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,…
