Some Utahns—and Americans as a whole—have mastered the art of a double-edged nice comment. Others, more well-intentioned, don’t mean to say something judgmental but end up there just the same. To be fair, it’s hard when so many phrases like the ones here sound nice but are actually mean. 1: You Clean Up Nicely “You…
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere, but the United States—and especially Oklahoma—is particularly prone to them. Our wide, Midwestern plains provide the perfect environmental conditions for tornado activity. Scientists categorize the deadly and catastrophic storms by the Enhanced Fujita or EF scale which uses damage indicators to estimate wind speeds. The scale runs from EF-O…
We all know Washingtonians who are addicted to their phones. You might even classify yourself as being part of that group. For better or worse, social media has become deeply ingrained in American culture, causing many to call for regulations and further research. Digital marketing agency Hennessey Digital recently unveiled a report ranking the states…
There has been a significant rise in car thefts throughout the United States in recent years. Your vehicle’s specific make and model greatly influence your risk of it being stolen. A recent study by The Zebra revealed that your location also plays a part, with some U.S. cities being home to a higher-than-average number of…
Grocery loyalty in Florida is serious business, especially when it comes to Publix and ALDI. Both stores earned a spot on the list of America’s 15 favorite grocery chains, proving just how much shoppers love them. (Sorry, Winn-Dixie fans, your grocery store didn’t make the cut.) But here’s the kicker: Neither Publix nor ALDI took…
Costco is a favorite shopping spot among many customers, and it’s ours too. But even the best stores have their downsides. Costco has more than one disadvantage that members and member wannabes should know about. These drawbacks might not be widely publicized, but we still managed to find them. 1: Wait Times There’s no doubt…
Costco is a favorite shopping spot among many Connecticuters, and it’s ours too. But even the best stores have their downsides. Costco has more than one disadvantage that members and member wannabes should know about. These drawbacks might not be widely publicized, but we still managed to find them. 1: Wait Times There’s no doubt…
The growing trend of banning books in schools across the United States is prompting important questions, making us reflect on the balance between safeguarding students and preserving intellectual freedom. According to Pen America, ten states are at the forefront of the debate, banning significantly more book titles than the rest. Do you know where Michigan…
Visitors to Virginia might recognize the Blue Ridge Mountains or the Chesapeake Bay, but true Virginians know there’s much more to the landscape than these famous tourist spots. From hidden craters to secret swamps, shifting islands to an ancient natural bridge, these are the geography facts that only locals truly understand. If you’ve spent enough…
The thought of someone moving into your second home or camping out on your land without permission is a little scary. Even scarier is the idea that they could legally claim the land as their own in some states, including Arizona. Squatter’s rights, also called adverse possession laws, are a bizarre legal concept that many…
