Sure, Australians speak English; it’s just that sometimes, it’s not the same English Americans speak. Whether your Aussie friend is coming to visit, you’re planning a trip to Sydney, or thinking of relocating to the Land Down Under, you might want to keep this list handy. These 25 words and phrases are common with Aussies,…
We get it. Water can be bland, boring, and, frankly, not very enjoyable to consume. But like it or not, we need water to survive. Dehydration can cause fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, and, eventually, even organ failure. The good news? You don’t have to drink glass after glass of water to meet your daily hydration…
In the same way ponchos and bell bottoms have all but disappeared from our modern lives, certain foods of the 1960s are tough to find. Sure, you may come across the occasional Jell-O mold in a church basement somewhere, and you might even find a Grasshopper pie on a random restaurant menu. But, in general,…
Healthcare expenses in the United States are high. For some tourists, the threat of facing a health issue abroad can be a disincentive to visiting America. Based on a British study, these are the most costly countries for hospitalization. The Study Shows Staysure, a UK-based travel insurance company, used World Health Organization data to compile…
“Jeopardy!” trivia isn’t easy. Most contestants have an incredible amount of knowledge about a diverse range of topics. However, there are certain topic categories where the general American audience can outplay even the smartest contestants. When it comes to pop culture, sports, or answers that seem too easy for Final Jeopardy!, contestants often stumble or…
We often see nostalgia as something sweet and endearing, but that’s not always true. Experts call nostalgia a “mixed emotion” because its effects can be good or bad. Whether you’re aware of it or not, nostalgia sometimes stops being a comforting old friend and becomes our darkest enemy. These are situations when that’s the case. 1:…
Tornadoes can occur anywhere, but the US 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 (no damage) to EF-5…
America has an interesting relationship with alcohol. We love our wine, beer, and whiskey, but our puritanical roots sometimes make it hard to enjoy. At one point, we banned the stuff altogether (hello, prohibition). And, while most of the country is fairly permissive about a tipple or two today, strange laws still remain on many…
Shrinkflation is one of the most annoying corporate tactics shoppers face. Nothing is worse than feeling tricked, and that’s exactly what shrinkflation does. Your favorite cereal, laundry detergent, or ice cream might look just like it did yesterday, but peer a little closer and you might find there are fewer ounces in the same package….
In the past few years, education has taken center stage, and not in a good way. As states battle over curriculum requirements, schools deal with teacher shortages, and everyone tries to regain their post-pandemic footing, teachers are facing unparalleled challenges. Given the tumultuous educational landscape, it’s not surprising that teachers don’t seem to be thriving….
