When you’re young, it’s hard to imagine becoming the cranky older person many of us stumble upon in Delaware. 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…
Many of us have one or two catchphrases we use often in Nevada. 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,…
Regardless of the generation, many Kansas 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…
What you think you know about money may not be as accurate as you assume. This is often the case for Marylanders 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…
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…
Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners. Zippia analyzed data from the following four categories to…
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…
Language evolves over time. But the difference from 1960s lingo in Missouri 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…
Florida 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 Floridian who doesn’t work in the service industry and who’s happy with the current tipping trend in the United States. There’s…
