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…
From tricky marketing campaigns to old myths, what many New Hampshire residents 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 that not all of us are…
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 Minnesota and across the United States the most. Though learning a language isn’t easy, it could…
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…
Laughter may be a universal language when spoken in person, but online, it’s a whole different thing. In Iowa and across the United States, we say “haha” or “LOL.” But other languages use different—and clever—onomatopoeias and acronyms. Recent research from Preply shows the many ways other cultures express laughter online, and they’ll make you smile….
Nearly every country and jurisdiction has its fair share of strange laws. Often, these pieces of legislation come from specific historical periods, during which they made a lot of sense. Case in point? In some states in America, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your pocket because criminals used to lure horses…
Between federal, state, and local laws, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an American who can tell you what is and isn’t legal in every jurisdiction. That’s why most Floridians and Americans across the U.S. use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities in their hometown and when road tripping around the country. …
Gas prices have been a foe for many Delawareans and other American consumers throughout the decades. Though they sometimes drop to relatively manageable levels, they often head in the wrong (higher) direction. The strife Delaware residents feel every time they pull up to the pump is nothing new. Gas prices have had peaks and valleys…
Countless California residents have watched at least one episode of the classic game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Whether you’re an avid fan or a once-in-a-while viewer, there’s a good chance you’ve caught a “Wheel of Fortune” blunder or two. A show that requires contestants to spell and pronounce words correctly is ripe for a hilarious…
There’s never been a moment in America’s relatively short history when we didn’t have at least one major enemy. Often, we’ve had far more than that. Though many Arizonans love our country, the rest of the world doesn’t always love us back. Our policies and ideologies have inspired foes that range from giant world powers,…
