Some Virginia town names sound more like a punchline than a place. If you grew up there, you’ve probably stopped noticing. But you can bet that out-of-staters definitely notice. These are the Virginia town names that make out-of-staters do a double take. 1. Pound Pound received its town charter in Wise County on April 7,…
Open the pantry in an Alabama kitchen, and you’ll often find a few local favorites. Some are family standbys passed down for generations, and others are finds Alabamians keep going back to the store for. Here are the staples that earn a permanent spot in many kitchens. 1. Conecuh Sausage Conecuh Sausage goes from package…
If you grew up in Michigan, a Great Lake was probably never far from your weekend plans. Michiganders pick up a lot from all that time near the water, and some of it sticks for life. Here’s what growing up near the big lakes teaches you. 1. Beach Flags At state parks along the Great…
Tell a Boston driver you’re lost, and you may be told to bang a U-ey at the next light. Many out-of-staters wince at those words. Here are the Massachusetts sayings that often sound rude to visitors, and what locals mean by them. 1. So Don’t I Tell a coworker in Boston that you have a…
Most candy lovers have a discontinued treat they’d buy again in a heartbeat if they could. Pennsylvanians with a sweet tooth may remember a few Hershey products that disappeared from shelves for good. Here’s a look back at the Hershey candies that came and went. 1. S’mores Bar Hershey’s S’mores bar packed milk chocolate, marshmallow,…
A phrase you’ve used for decades can mean something different to the person hearing it today. Many Ohioans who grew up in the boomer years say some of these out of habit, with no harm meant. Here are the common phrases to rethink, and what you can say instead. 1. Senior Citizens Senior citizen is…
Younger relatives may roll their eyes at Grandpa’s thermostat rules. But with Florida power bills and prices where they are, some of those old habits are starting to look pretty smart. Here are the boomer habits worth trying before you laugh them off. Note: This is general information, not financial or medical advice. Savings figures…
An invitation to a pig pickin’ doesn’t come with instructions. North Carolinians know how it all works, and newcomers can feel a step behind. Here’s the local know-how that’ll help you fit right in at your first pig pickin’. 1. Whole Hog NCpedia’s 2006 barbecue entry ties the modern pig pickin’ to Coastal Plain barbecue,…
From the highway, an Iowa small town can look like a few blocks and a water tower. Iowans who grew up in one know there’s a lot more going on than city visitors guess. Here’s what small-town life looks like from the inside. 1. Girls’ Six-on-Six Basketball Girls’ six-on-six basketball was a two-court game that…
You probably don’t think twice about half of what you say and do as a Bay Stater. Someone from farther south might. Here’s what gets a second look once you’re a few hours from home. 1. Rotaries A rotary asks you to merge into a circle first and sort out the rest as you go….
