Florida, with its die-hard fans and haters, continues to be one of the preferred vacation spots and retirement destinations in America. According to U-Haul’s growth index, Florida experienced the second-largest number of customers seeking one-way U-Haul equipment in 2023 for the third year in a row. I was among those who became a Florida tourist-turned-transplant….
Dr. House said it best — everybody lies. But what about lies whole societies tell themselves? In the 1990s, the University of Virginia ran a study that revealed students averaged two lies per day, and the general public averaged one lie. The problem? participants had to know they were lying to report it. Societal and…
Most of us have crossed paths with one or two snobs. But did you know that some states might be snobbier than others? A study by Zippia measured four factors to determine the snobbiness of each state: And now, here’s a much-needed disclaimer: We’re fully aware that a person can earn an arts and humanities…
Most Americans are clear on treating thy neighbor as they’d want to be treated to reduce the chance of fines and jail time. But believe it or not, every state has at least one piece of legislation that’s stranger than fiction. These are the weirdest laws in each state, most of which, luckily, aren’t currently…
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. Mindfully American examined people’s feelings about Shaw’s words and combined some of their sentiments with data. These are some of the biggest reasons why…
Many of us dream of retirement. But as all too many retirees can attest to, spending one’s golden years office-free isn’t always as great as we picture it to be. Information about how to prepare financially before retirement abounds. But what about the retirees who have uh-oh moments after they’ve already stopped working? Mindfully American…
Stereotyping is something humans do naturally, as it helps us conceptualize and classify the complexities of our world. But that doesn’t mean stereotypes can’t be irritating or even damaging to the groups they’re about. Our team at Mindfully American researched assumptions Americans have about certain U.S. cities and analyzed why they’re stereotypes gone wrong. This…
Obesity is a widespread problem in the United States. So, when you hear about countries with thin residents, you might picture healthy populations. Sadly, except for two of the countries on this list, a slim figure doesn’t equate to healthiness. Ranking Thinness WorldAtlas analyzed global obesity rates by nation to determine the ten thinnest countries…
Let’s face it: We’ve all run into a less-than-friendly American or two. Maybe you’d even classify yourself in that category. But it goes beyond individuals; some cities are notorious for having a rude local culture (unfriendly New York City streets, anyone?). But stereotypes aren’t always true, so language learning marketplace Preply ran a study that…
Who said you should stop traveling in your golden years? For some, it might be the best time to explore the world and enjoy a well-deserved getaway. So, whether you’re a fit retiree seeking adventure or you want a relaxing, easy-going vacation, these are the 20 destinations worth putting on your retirement bucket list. 1:…
