The 1960s were a wild decade to be a kid in Alabama. You could play in the street, ride without a helmet, and roll around in the back seat of your parents’ sedan. There were far fewer laws protecting children, and society wasn’t aware of some of the dangers that common items posed. Medicine cabinets…
From disco and hard rock music to the original Rocky movie, living in the ’70s was no short of special. But just like platform shoes and bell-bottoms, some of the trendiest words and phrases were destined to fall into obscurity. These 1970s terms may not find much use in Florida residents’ modern lexicon, but they…
From eerie lights in the sky to full-blown alien abductions, there’s no lack of reports that extraterrestrials not only exist but have visited our planet. While many so-called sightings are easy to write off or explain, some leave even the most skeptical South Carolinians scratching their heads. The truth is that several reported alien sightings…
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere, but the United States—and especially Texas—is particularly prone to them. 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 (no damage) to EF-5 (severe destruction). The tornadoes on this list are…
Most Arizonans 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. …
Costco is a favorite shopping spot among many Floridians, 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…
Visitors to Virginia might recognize the Blue Ridge Mountains or the Chesapeake Bay, but true Virginians know there’s much more to the landscape than these famous tourist spots. From hidden craters to secret swamps, shifting islands to an ancient natural bridge, these are the geography facts that only locals truly understand. If you’ve spent enough…
When it comes to filling up, you’ve probably been lied to more than once. Going to the gas station in Louisiana 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…
Retirement is a great time to take up new hobbies. After all, you probably have more time on your hands. So why not learn a new skill or start a collection of something you’ve always admired? While starting a new hobby in retirement has many benefits, it can also be full of financial pitfalls. Few…
Change is inevitable, and it’s not always for the better. Unfortunately, when Massachusetts residents and Americans across the United States are stuck in a bad situation long enough, even the most determined human is bound to accept the new normal. While America has a lot to offer, there are more than a few off-putting things…
