If you learned it at school, it’s natural to assume it’s true. But if you ask historians, you might be surprised to learn the stuff your Colorado teacher stated as facts in history lessons are often riddled with inaccuracies. Things we assume are real, like Columbus discovering America or Betsy Ross sewing the country’s first…
Most Arizona residents have at least one bank account, and many also have personal loans and credit cards. That means banks are a near unavoidable part of life. However, for many of us, banking and finances are confusing. It’s easy to lose confidence when banks confront us with bizarre terms and percentage-based math. Even if…
New technology appears, trends emerge, and culture shifts, which means society is always evolving. While change is inevitable, it often leaves us nostalgic for the way things used to be. When things like Saturday morning cartoons or roller skating rinks seem to disappear, many older Floridians are understandably sad. After all, these things were part…
Being honest is typically the wisest approach and the best way to handle most situations. After all, lies often lead to unwanted repercussions. But there are certain times when South Carolinians who stretch the truth do so to be helpful. When handled with care, lying in the following situations might even strengthen your relationships. 1:…
Between the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the broader use of recreational drugs, there’s no doubt that the 1960s had a lot going on. This unique and tumultuous time in U.S. history changed our world in many ways. However, some of the things younger Georgia residents—and even some Americans alive during the 1960s—believe…
You should thank your teachers for many things. They taught you the ABCs, how to read, and how to do basic math, among many other lessons. Still, no one’s perfect, and even your best teacher probably didn’t get everything right. Sometimes, purported facts change as we get more information. Other times, teachers fall for myths…
Cheating on your spouse may be immoral in Virginia, but that doesn’t make it a crime. When you live in a liberal democracy, it’s hard to imagine facing a state-prescribed penalty for having an affair. However, many countries incorporate religious laws when creating their legal systems. In those places, adultery is both a sin and…
From tricky marketing campaigns to old myths, what many Georgians have been told about some of our favorite “healthy” foods might not be exactly true. Admittedly, some of the foods on this list are healthier than others if you eat them in moderation. The tricky part is not all of us are great at such…
There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories that don’t contain an ounce of truth. It’s unlikely that lizard people control world governments, that the Air Force is deploying “weather weapons” against U.S. citizens, or that high-profile politicians are harvesting baby blood to stay young. However, some conspiracy theories, as wild as they sound, turned out to…
Learning a new language can be both enjoyable and financially rewarding. But which languages have the greatest earning potential? The team at the language learning site Preply compiled a list of languages that can boost your earning potential in Virginia and across the United States the most. Though learning a language isn’t easy, it could…
