Alabamian men, do you sit down to pee? A YouGov study shows that sitting to urinate isn’t that uncommon among males in certain countries. YouGov surveyed men in 13 countries about their urinating habits. At least 470 men were surveyed in each country, and the results seemed to indicate that sitting down to pee may…
Competitive eating has been around Iowa and the globe for a while, with the first recording of Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest being held in 1972. Since then, people around the world have set records for eating copious amounts of food in short time frames. Among the most impressive speed eaters are those who…
Some Virginians treat Starbucks like a five-star spa, others like a fast-food drive-thru. But the worst offenders act like they’re the main character in a soap opera called As the Latte Brews. From changing their order five times to blasting Zoom calls while folks are just trying to sip in peace, these rude behaviors would…
Some things are so ingrained in American culture that we view them as part of life rather than social norms unique to our country. Combining experience and science, we put together this list of social rules that Kentuckians don’t usually speak about, even though they’re expected of us. 1: Setting Boundaries Having ample personal space…
There’s no polite way to say it—public restrooms are the wild west of human behavior. One minute you’re walking in for a quick pit stop, and the next you’re navigating a crime scene of soggy paper towels, suspicious puddles, and someone watching TikTok with the volume all the way up. It’s not just the plumbing…
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe American and British English are the same language, especially considering the differences in word use and idiomatic expressions. These are some of the most popular terms in the United Kingdom that confuse and amuse Michiganders—and Americans as a whole. 1: Making a Point The only way an American wants to…
The dream of owning a home sounds amazing until you realize that drywall doesn’t fix itself and roofs don’t last forever. A lot of Virginia homeowners start by purchasing a home with big smiles and HGTV-style plans, only to end up saying, “Why didn’t anyone warn me?” From maintenance surprises to layout regrets, the little…
Relationships are supposed to make you feel happy, safe, and loved. But all too often, things don’t go the way we have them pictured. Approximately 25% of women and 33% of men experience an unhealthy relationship in their lifetime. No matter how long you’ve been with your partner and how much you love them, sometimes…
It always starts the same. You walk into Winn-Dixie for “just a few things,” and 45 minutes later, you’re wheeling out two bags of chips, a frozen shrimp tray, three kinds of cereal, and a receipt long enough to use as a scarf. Somewhere between the BOGO signs and the bakery samples, your shopping game…
Whether you were a teenager rocking out with your friends in Charleston or an activist marching for justice in Huntington, the 1960s was a time of massive change in America. And music was at the heart of much of it. From anthems of social change to feel-good hits that lit up every radio, we gathered…
