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…
Many Californians adore dogs so much that we 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 of a million data points…
Language is constantly changing in Utah, and what was groovy in the 1970s may now make you a square. These 21 words and phrases aren’t common among Utah’s younger generations, but many of them are so fun to say that we want them to make a comeback. 1: Poltroon Poltroon is just a fancy way…
In the same way that 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 Nevada church basement somewhere, and you might even find a Grasshopper pie on a random restaurant menu. But, in…
Begrudgingly to the baby boomer generation, slang terms of the past are all but gone in modern conversation. Nevertheless, the 1960s was full of groovy gems we don’t want to let go of. From foxy to fuzz, you can bet your sweet bippy this list will serve as a blast from the past for many…
If you learned it at school, it’s natural to assume it’s true. But if you ask historians, you might be surprised to learn the stuff your Montana teacher stated as facts in history lessons are often riddled with inaccuracies. Things we assume are real, like Columbus discovering America or Betsy Ross sewing the country’s first…
You’re cruising through life in Arkansas, relishing your youthful freedom, until something unexpected jolts you into reality, making you realize you’re not as young as you once were. These moments often feel cruel, but you’re not alone. Once we reach a certain age, we’ve all faced the harsh epiphany that we’re not so young anymore. …
