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…
The folks working at Winn-Dixie aren’t the reason your coupon didn’t scan or your favorite ice cream flavor is out of stock. But you wouldn’t know that by how some customers behave. Whether they’re barking at the cashier, abandoning carts in obscure places, or yelling into their phones loud enough to be heard in the…
The 1950s were a golden time for music in Florida. Rock ‘n’ roll was exploding, crooners still ruled the radio in the early part of the decade, and teenagers were finally getting music of their own. Even now, old-school ’50s tunes still show up in movies, TV shows, and road trip playlists. From sock hops…
Youth has many perks, but there’s one undeniable benefit of growing older: wisdom. Combining personal experience and insights from others who’ve been around the block, we’ve put together this list of valuable life truths many Pennsylvanians—and Americans as a whole—report learning once they have several decades under their belts. 1: Nobody Knows What They’re Doing …
We’ve all had one of those moments—you say something at work and instantly wish you could rewind time and keep your mouth shut. Most bosses in Georgia don’t expect perfection. But they do notice how you handle tricky situations. Whether it’s a tough conversation, a missed deadline, or just a weird team moment, how you…
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…
For many Iowans, the 1950s conjure images of poodle skirts and soda fountains. While these have become symbols of a former era, there’s much more to know about this decade. Many Americans who were alive in the 1950s miss things about this period. Some view the ‘50s as a simpler time, before social media and…
Who doesn’t love a Buc-ee’s run? Grab a brisket taco, fill up the tank, and hit the cleanest bathrooms in Texas. It should be simple. But somehow, nearly every visit features at least one person doing something loud, gross, or flat-out rude. Maybe it’s the guy blasting music in the parking lot, or the lady…
Could you finish a burrito in seconds or eat a Big Mac every day for life? Some people have, and they’ve earned Guinness World Records for their accomplishments. From the largest serving of pancakes to the longest noodle to the biggest bubble gum bubble, Guinness World Record holders have achieved impressive feats. Some records have…
Louisiana 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…
