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, many Hawaiians are surprised by at least a few of the facts on this list. As it turns out, the U.S. Army’s…
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…
Idaho 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…
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 hard-boiled egg on a plane, you might give…
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 scratching their heads. The truth is that several reported alien sightings defy standard…
No matter how much you love Tennessee’s food scene, it’s hard to deny that Brits are (also) masters of culinary creations. From traditional meat pies to newer inventions, like Monster Munch, the United Kingdom is full of food-based treasures that Americans are missing out on. These 25 foods barely skim the vast pool of Epicurean…
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 Illinois residents’ modern lexicon, but they…
You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to society than you probably realize. Without them, we might not even have the U.S. Constitution. While many have a monolithic…
Floridians, you just might be in luck if you’ve been thinking about house flipping to earn some extra cash. A new study from ViewHomes Team shows that the success of flipping houses depends a lot on location. Do you have a hunch about which city in Florida is best for house flipping in 2025? Find…
When you think of toxic foods, you probably imagine exotic dishes you’ll never come in contact with, at least not without a lot of effort on your part. But what if we told you many of the toxic foods on this list are probably in your fridge or pantry right now? Believe it or not,…
