You’re cruising down the highway, and the only sign you’ve left one state is a welcome sign on the shoulder. Hoosiers and Illinoisans share that road but not the same rulebook, and some of the differences can catch drivers off guard. Here’s what changes behind the wheel when you cross between the two states. Note:…
Fall is here, and so is the craving for something sweet. At Cracker Barrel, some pies only stick around for a handful of weeks. Here’s what South Carolinians can plan their fall around. 1. Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Pie leaves Cracker Barrel’s dessert case first, weeks before the rest of the fall lineup. The fresh-baked whole…
Soon enough, you’ll be turning your clocks back an hour again. Florida lawmakers tried to end that years ago, yet the switch is still coming. Here’s why you still can’t skip it. Florida’s 2018 Sunshine Protection Vote Florida passed a law called the Sunshine Protection Act back in 2018. The idea was simple: Stop the…
A label that sounds simple can mean something very different once your money is on the line. Here’s what some terms and conditions really mean for Floridians, in plain English. Note: This is general information, not legal, property, or insurance advice. Rules and requirements are subject to change. 1. No-Fault Car Insurance Florida’s “no-fault” car…
Some words can date you faster than a birth certificate. Many Ohioans who were young in the 1960s used these words every day. Now they mostly get confused looks from younger folks. Here are some 1960s words that don’t make sense anymore. 1. Groovy Teenagers reached for groovy the way people reach for a thumbs-up…
Remember hunting for a quarter to call home from a pay phone? Once phones moved into every pocket, a lot of small childhood moments went with them. These are the things Ohio kids lost when smartphones took over. The Neighborhood Pay Phone Ohio’s payphones waited outside gas stations, diners, and street corners, ready for anyone…
You know to stop at red lights and buckle up. But Pennsylvania’s rulebook has some lesser-known laws, and you could be breaking one without knowing it. These are the Pennsylvania driving laws most drivers have never heard of. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Traffic laws and enforcement details are subject to change,…
Nobody means to disrespect a grieving family. But a glowing phone in a front pew is the kind of habit that can do it without a word being said. These are the Iowa funeral habits that cross an etiquette line. 1. Phones Out During the Service A phone coming out during the service turns a…
Fall feels like the easy season for dogs, with cooler walks and fewer bugs. Kansas vets say a few parasites are still active, though, and some are more active as the weather cools. These are the fall parasite risks Kansas vets want dog owners to know about. 1. Black-Legged Ticks Black-legged ticks fall off many…
Fall is a beautiful time to visit a Pennsylvania state park. It’s also hunting season in many of them, which changes what’s allowed. These are the Pennsylvania state park rules the occasional visitor gets fined for every fall. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Park rules and hunting season dates are subject to…
