“Come again?” That’s a question some Americans are all too accustomed to hearing after saying their town’s name. We’re about to shine a light on some of them. Which laugh-out-loud town name is your favorite? 1: Sandwich, New Hampshire Sandwich, New Hampshire, obtained its name from John Montague, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich. Legend says…
It’s official: Some accents are total heartthrobs, according to online language learning marketplace Preply. Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals, asking for their opinions on accents around the world. They determined which accents make people seem smart, desirable, and more pleasant to speak with. These are the accents that rank as the most attractive. Is your favorite…
Since when did leaving a 20% tip for your local fast-food takeout become the norm? This growing expectation is causing tip fatigue among many Americans. If you’re tired of American tipping practices, you just might want to visit (and perhaps move to) one of these countries where tipping isn’t common practice. In some cases, it’s…
Are you having trouble finding love in your hometown? It might not just be your town that’s the issue; a study by WalletHub shows that some states are deader ends than others for finding a partner. Find out if you live in one of the worst states to be single. Love Doesn’t Win A study…
To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Is yours on the list of the most attractive accents in the US? Findings Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they perceive accents, including how accents may…
As much as many Americans love visiting other countries for their vacations, the United States brims with unique travel destinations and experiences waiting to be discovered. Case in point? St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in America. How many of these classic American destinations have you been to? 1: Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is located…
Residents of certain towns often hear outside visitors say, “That can’t be!” when they discover their town’s name. Have you visited any of these places with amusing names, or do you reside in a town with a funny name that we didn’t mention here? 1: China, Texas With a population under 1,300, the Texas version…
Some names roll off the tongue, others not so much. With more than 108,000 cities in the United States, it’s no surprise that more than a few town names are extra hard to pronounce. Here are seven towns that truly test your tongue-twisting skills. Try saying each three times fast. 1: Aquebogue, New York Aquebogue…
To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Is yours on the list of the most attractive accents in the US? Findings Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they perceive accents, including how accents may…
California is a great option for road trip and beach enthusiasts alike looking for some incredibly scenic spots in the United States. As one of the country’s biggest states, visitors looking to explore the Golden State have near-endless opportunities for adventure and romantic getaways. 1: Redwood National Park Redwood National Park was established in 1968…
