Some Texans—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…
An increasing number of Georgians—and Americans as a whole—are stepping away from church and prayer. The surge in secularism can be attributed to various factors. Data from Pew Research Center and Gallup show Americans are becoming less religious. Fewer people believe in God, and fewer people believe religion is an important part of life, attend…
Car insurance rates are on the rise across the U.S, with Michigan consistently ranking as one of the worst states for high premiums. The good news? If you’re in the market for a car, you can lower your insurance by choosing the car brand wisely. Insure.com analysts uncovered 13 vehicles that offer the cheapest insurance…
The tip jar—or worse, the tip screen—has become a ubiquitous part of Minnesota life. You’ll find one at the dog groomers, the dry cleaners, and your local coffee shop. In restaurants, you may find a service charge listed at the bottom of your check and still be provided with a line to add additional gratuity….
Life hacks are supposed to make Mississippi living easier, and sometimes they really do. Binder clips really can extend the life of your toothpaste, and a lemon with salt can truly clean a wooden cutting board. However, the internet is rife with hacks that aren’t actually effective. Sometimes, they even make your life more difficult. …
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere, but the United States—and especially Mississippi—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 Massachusettsans 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…
Many of us have our go-to grocery stores. And it turns out, in the United States, the most cherished ones range from quaint artisanal markets to sprawling warehouse stores that sell everything from fresh produce to big-screen TVs. As a study from InsideMonkey shows, some Americans value convenience over all else, while others look for…
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…
Costco is a favorite shopping spot among many Pennsylvanians, 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…
