13 Things You’re Doing in Vermont Restaurants That Staff Secretly Hate

13 Things You’re Doing in Vermont Restaurants That Staff Secretly Hate

Working in the restaurant industry isn’t as easy as it may seem. Serving tables is hard work, and sometimes guests inadvertently make it more difficult. Before making your next reservation in Vermont or elsewhere in the U.S., ensure you’re avoiding these not-so-polite restaurant habits.  1: Seating Yourself When you walk into a restaurant and see…

24 Canadian Expressions That Make Mainers Go, “Huh?”

24 Canadian Expressions That Make Mainers Go, “Huh?”

If you visit our neighbors in the north, you might have a hard time following a Canadian conversation. Words like “gitch,” “gonger,” and even “double-double” will undoubtedly leave Mainers scratching their heads. How many of these Canadian terms have you heard?   1: Keener Keener refers to someone who’s very keen or eager. It’s usually used…

12 North American Landmarks That Prove Even Hoosiers Need a Map Sometimes

12 North American Landmarks That Prove Even Hoosiers Need a Map Sometimes

The United States encompasses over 3.5 million square miles of land and is home to countless natural and manmade landmarks. So, perhaps it’s forgivable that Hoosiers and Americans across the country have trouble identifying where some of them are.  Then again, the landmarks on this list are among the most popular sites in North America….

13 Vehicles That Could Lower Insurance Premiums for Minnesota Drivers

13 Vehicles That Could Lower Insurance Premiums for Minnesota Drivers

Car insurance rates are on the rise across the U.S, leaving Minnesota drivers searching for ways to save money. Insure.com analysts uncovered 13 vehicles that offer the cheapest insurance rates. If your car isn’t on Insure.com’s list, we’ll cover some tips you can use to keep your auto insurance costs lower.  Finding the Cheapest Cars…

15 Times Jeopardy! Contestants Drew Blanks—And New Mexicans Couldn’t Believe It

15 Times Jeopardy! Contestants Drew Blanks—And New Mexicans Couldn’t Believe It

“Jeopardy!” trivia isn’t easy. Most contestants have an incredible amount of knowledge about a diverse range of topics.  However, there are certain topic categories where the general New Mexican audience can outplay even the smartest contestants. When it comes to pop culture, sports, or answers that seem too easy for Final Jeopardy!, contestants often stumble…

10 Most Expensive Countries for Hospital Stays Missourians Should Know Before Traveling

10 Most Expensive Countries for Hospital Stays Missourians Should Know Before Traveling

Healthcare expenses in Missouri and across the United States are high. But some countries have it even worse. Based on a British study, these are the most costly countries for hospitalization. It’s wise to purchase travel insurance before you set foot in any of them. The Study Shows  Staysure, a UK-based travel insurance company, used…

18 Things ’60s Kids in Georgia Did That Today’s Parents Wouldn’t Approve Of

18 Things ’60s Kids in Georgia Did That Today’s Parents Wouldn’t Approve Of

The 1960s were a wild decade to be a kid in Georgia. You could play in the street, ride without a helmet, and roll around in the back seat of your parents’ sedan. There were far fewer laws protecting children, and society wasn’t aware of some of the dangers that common items posed. Medicine cabinets…

Sit or Stand, Iowa? 20 Men’s Bathroom Habits Compared Around the Globe

Sit or Stand, Iowa? 20 Men’s Bathroom Habits Compared Around the Globe

Iowan men, do you sit down to pee? A YouGov study shows that sitting to urinate isn’t that uncommon among males in certain countries. YouGov surveyed men in 13 countries about their urinating habits. At least 470 men were surveyed in each country, and the results seemed to indicate that sitting down to pee may…

America Loved These! 25 Foods That Suddenly Vanished From Stores

America Loved These! 25 Foods That Suddenly Vanished From Stores

Most of us have felt that hard-to-explain disappointment that comes with realizing your favorite food is no longer in stores. For whatever reason, sometimes even hugely popular products get discontinued, leaving many Illinoisans with an empty feeling. We can only hope the products on this list make a nostalgia-inspired reappearance on America’s grocery store shelves…

Illinois Loved These! 25 Foods That Suddenly Vanished From Stores

Illinois Loved These! 25 Foods That Suddenly Vanished From Stores

Most of us have felt that hard-to-explain disappointment that comes with realizing your favorite food is no longer in stores. For whatever reason, sometimes even hugely popular products get discontinued, leaving many Illinoisans with an empty feeling. We can only hope the products on this list make a nostalgia-inspired reappearance on Illinois’ grocery store shelves…