When it comes to filling up, you’ve probably been lied to more than once. Going to the gas station should be a straightforward experience, yet it’s littered with ill-informed myths. In some ways, this makes sense. Americans are desperate to save a few cents per gallon where they can. If filling up in the AM…
Some people call them “granny hobbies,” but we think they deserve a better name. Old-school entertainment needs to make a comeback, not just because vintage is in, but because outdated hobbies could be what saves our sanity. In our constantly connected world, it’s nice to pick up a hobby that forces us to disengage from…
American idioms are as colorful as they are confusing. Filled with references to sports, poetry, animals, and even pasta, they often leave non-native speakers scratching their heads. Even many Americans are stumped by the origins of these 24 quirky phrases when they pause to think about them. 1: Shoot the Breeze Breeze was early 19th-century…
Summer is essentially over, and that’s good news if you’re looking to visit a beach this fall. Few people enjoy extra busy beaches, even if there’s a good reason why tourists flock to them. Researchers with vacation rental company Florida Panhandle discovered the most crowded beaches in the United States. Many of the beaches on…
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 Americans use their general knowledge and common sense to avoid illegal activities. As it turns out, though, many of us are apt to believe something is illegal…
The English language is widely spoken in both Canada and the United States. But if you visit our neighbors to the North, you might have a hard time following the conversation. Words like “gitch,” “gonger,” and even “double-double” are sure to leave Americans scratching their heads. How many of these Canadian terms had you heard? …
The 1960s and 1970s were two of the most dynamic decades in American history. The Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, the Apollo moon landing, and the rise of punk rock were just a few of the events and cultural shifts that made these eras distinctly memorable. The icons of the time ranged from fashion-forward…
Flight attendants love polite and considerate passengers, but sometimes good intentions turn into less-than-ideal behaviors. When an attempt to help makes a flight attendant’s job harder, you’ve left the realm of politeness and entered the landscape of rudeness. If you want to be seen as an all-star passenger, make sure you avoid these in-flight habits. …
Americans adore dogs so much that some of us think of them more as human than canine. But as it turns out, some breeds are much more popular in certain states than others. U.S. News & World Report revealed the top dog breeds in each state. Researchers used over a quarter million data points to…
If you think you’re a rule follower, get ready for your world to be shaken. Chances are, you’ve broken at least one of the laws on this list. There are a lot of laws that regulate everyday things most Americans give little thought to. And, while you might not end up in prison for breaking…
