Higher education is often a ticket to a better job, a bigger salary, and a fuller life. But it’s not the only path to success. As these Americans prove, with enough talent, determination, and luck, you don’t always need a college degree to be sucessful. So, before turning in your college application to Virginia schools, learn…
Guinness World Records often push the limits of human capabilities. We picture record breakers as incredibly strong, fast, or otherwise skillful. Over the years, though, some people have set records that are incredibly strange. Most of the record-breakers on this list aren’t athletes or professionals. These are people drawn to being the best wherever they…
The United States and United Kingdom are similar in many aspects, but when it comes to food culture, they’re very different. In this culinary clash, we explore 12 distinctly British and 12 entirely American foods that fall short across the pond. We know everyone has different tastes, but as a whole, these are some foods…
Most of us have felt that hard-to-explain disappointment that comes with realizing your favorite food is no longer in stores. For whatever reason, sometimes even hugely popular products get discontinued, leaving many people with an empty feeling. We can only hope the products on this list make a nostalgia-inspired reappearance on Virginia’s grocery store shelves…
English is a tricky language, even for us Americans who speak it every day. Its intricacies make it hard to avoid getting certain words and phrases confused. Some words and phrases on this list are so frequently misused you may not have realized you were using them incorrectly. How many times have you heard fellow West…
Some nostalgic candies are ready for a triumphant return. From childhood favorites to forgotten treasures, this list will take you on a sweet trip down memory lane. Rediscover the joy of these beloved confections that deserve a comeback on Florida’s grocery store shelves. 1: Abba Zabba Bars White taffy and peanut butter unite to create…
On June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army was born. It’s the oldest branch of the military and was founded to fight the Revolutionary War. Even if you consider yourself well-versed in Army culture, you might be surprised by a few of the facts on this list. As it turns out, the U.S. Army’s lengthy history…
Maybe you already know the U.S. Navy is the largest navy in the world. You might also be aware that it celebrates its birthday on October 13 every year. Still, the Navy is over 200 years old. It’s had a lot of time to build up legends, lore, and customs. So, even if you call…
Taboos are, by definition, tough to talk about. They’re the unspoken things that our social customs forbid. We may not discuss them openly, but we all know when someone breaks one. If someone stands too close to you while talking, is having an affair, or peels a hardboiled egg on a plane, you might give…
Virginia residents—and Americans as a whole—don’t always do well when it comes to basic trivia about the U.S. It’s not entirely their fault, though. For generations, we’ve been passing less-than-credible stories down as “facts.” Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there…
