British and American accents are clearly different, but it’s not just the accents that set them apart. Many expressions that Texans use are unfamiliar to Brits, and the opposite is also true. We gathered some of the many phrases Texans—and Americans as a whole—use that drive Brits crazy. Has your British friend ever caught you…
You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to society than you probably realize. Without them, we might not even have the U.S. Constitution. While many have a monolithic…
If you’ve ever gone into Trader Joe’s for “just one thing,” you already know how that story ends—twenty bucks later with cookie butter, cauliflower something, and a frozen meal that somehow makes you feel like a chef. But let’s be honest, some of us don’t have time to experiment with mystery dips and five kinds…
From disco and hard rock music to the original Rocky movie, living in the ’70s was no short of special. But just like platform shoes and bell-bottoms, some of the trendiest words and phrases were destined to fall into obscurity. These 1970s terms may not find much use in Nevada residents’ modern lexicon, but they…
From eerie lights in the sky to full-blown alien abductions, there’s no lack of reports that extraterrestrials not only exist but have visited our planet. While many so-called sightings are easy to write off or explain, some leave even the most skeptical scratching their heads. The truth is that several reported alien sightings defy standard…
Pennsylvania is full of beautiful traditions and charming quirks that make the state unique. From cheering for the Steelers to boasting about where to get the best cheesesteak, there are some obvious signs that someone is a true Pennsylvanian. These are seven of our favorite “I’m from Pennsylvania” traits. But they’re certainly not the only…
Have you ever walked into Walmart for one thing and suddenly you’re wheeling out a cart with a blender, a beach towel, five candles, and a rotisserie chicken? It happens to the best of us. Walmart is budget-friendly, but not everything is a deal. Some of those “savings” come back to bite Pennsylvanian customers with…
Arizonans who lived through the 1960s and 1970s may sometimes feel nostalgic for the good old days. People sporting bell bottoms, using lava lamps, and cruising around on roller skates surely felt they were living in the most modern of times, just as many of us feel today. That said, many facets of life have…
No matter how much you love Mississippi’s food scene, it’s hard to deny that Brits are (also) masters of culinary creations. From traditional meat pies to newer inventions, like Monster Munch, the United Kingdom is full of food-based treasures that Americans are missing out on. These 25 foods barely skim the vast pool of Epicurean…
Going to the DMV isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. If you’ve ever spent more than 30 minutes at a DMV in Florida (and who hasn’t?), you’ve probably seen some pretty rude behavior. Customers come in grumpy, act like they’re the only ones in a rush, and treat the staff like they’re not human….
