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…
Florida’s warm climate and lack of state income tax make it an attractive place to call home. But the Sunshine State doesn’t come without its drawbacks. I relocated to Florida, spending five years there. Overall, I loved my decision. Not all the Florida transplants I met shared the same sentiment, though. These are some of…
Laughs incoming! Anyone with a few American road trips under their belt has likely come across some town names that made them giggle. Had the towns on this list been formed in the 21st Century, they may have been along the lines of Avocado Toast, Tesla, and Bussin instead of… well, you’ll see. How many…
Did you know Florida is home to some of the quirkiest town names in the U.S.? From places named after breakfast foods to towns that sound like punchlines, the hilarious names you’re about to read are as unique as the Sunshine State itself. Here are some of the most hilarious town names in Florida and…
In 1960, just shy of 5 million Americans called Florida home. Fast-forward to 2025, and Florida’s population is projected to reach over 23 million, ranking the Sunshine State as the third-most populous state in the nation. There are many reasons why Florida natives choose to remain in their state and why Florida historically receives the…
I was a Florida transplant from New York, and now I’m a former Florida resident. While my departure from the Sunshine State had little to do with Florida itself, my time there gave me firsthand experience of why people chose to leave. Here are some of the top reasons Florida residents are saying goodbye to…
Florida has some pretty strange laws, though most locals don’t even know about them. From outdated ordinances to downright bizarre rules that are still technically on the books, these quirky laws will make you wonder what Floridian lawmakers were thinking. Keep Elephants Off Parking Meters In Florida, you can’t tie an elephant to a parking…
There’s more to the Big Apple than meets the average tourist’s eye. From quirky historical tidbits to mind-boggling statistics, here are ten surprising facts about New York City that non-locals can’t wrap their heads around. The Empire State Building Has Its Own Zip Code One of the most iconic buildings in New York City, the…
From the climate to how locals spend their weekends, Miamians and New Yorkers often feel like they’re living on different planets. Whether you call one of these cities home or have visited them, we guarantee we’ll leave you nodding your head and chuckling at how stark and undeniably true these differences are. Transportation Habits Miami…
