Kentuckians value cleanliness, but we might not be as hygienic as we think. These hygiene practices from around the world could inspire us to improve our routines. Plus, it might be time to ease up on the soap, which we explore at the end of this article. 1: Toilet in the Bathroom In America, the…
If you’re a middle-class Kansan worried about money, you’re not alone. When you’re making between $40,000 and $120,000, every dollar you bring in counts, and it’s important to maximize your income if you want to build wealth. However, if you’re like many Americans, you don’t have much experience in finance. It’s not something teachers typically…
Washington residents often don’t think twice about the cost of their morning coffee. However, in the 1960s, that money would have stretched far beyond a morning cup of joe. Are you old enough to remember the prices of these items back then? An Average Cup of Joe Depending on the location, a 12-ounce (oz) cup…
Most Ohioans consider themselves proficient in English. Even so, we’re willing to bet that few of you can say these words out loud, let alone define some of them. Polysyllabic and of complex pronunciation, these words are probably best left to the dictionary. But they’re still fun to read, unless you’re a hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobic, of course. …
If we really are what we eat, North Dakota residents—and Americans as a whole—are mostly made of meat, potatoes, and bread. At least, that’s what the list we’re about to show you seems to suggest. That might not be surprising, given the number of burger joints in any given U.S. town. Still, there are some…
Many of us juggle dozens of online accounts, and each one needs a password. Unfortunately, a recent analysis of leaked passwords by the company Red9 revealed that many Texans and other Americans across the U.S. use the same passwords, giving hackers an easy way in. Protecting your online accounts starts with avoiding the commonly used…
Approximately one out of every ten Alabamians is left-handed. Luckily for us, using your left hand for everyday tasks is perfectly normal in the U.S. Try it in certain other countries, though, and you may earn a few dirty looks. In many cultures around the world, using your left hand is taboo. From eating to…
Approximately 12.5 million pet owners reside in Florida, with millions of others having pets across the nation. While owning a furry, feathered, or scaled animal friend is a bigger responsibility than some expect, it’s rare to find an animal lover who isn’t thankful for having a pet in their life. These are some facts that…
More than one Louisiana resident has argued that the USA is the best country in the world, and most certainly better than the United Kingdom. After all, we fought an entire war to gain independence from the English throne. The last thing we’d ever want to admit is that we were somehow inferior to our…
Australia’s culinary customs are as foreign to Americans as Christmas in the summer. That’s too bad since it means those of us residing in the U.S. miss out on unique delights like Fairy Bread and Freddo Frogs. From sweet to savory and umami, this list is full of Australian foods we wish we could find…
