All Washington residents make grammatical mistakes now and then. Even your most English-loving friends are bound to slip up with at least one of these sneaky grammatical errors. How many of these grammatical fails are you guilty of making? 1: You Made the Bed A major grammatical mistake Americans make is misusing “lay” and “lie.”…
When you think of toxic foods, you probably imagine exotic dishes you’ll never come in contact with, at least not without a lot of effort on your part. But what if we told you many of the toxic foods on this list are probably in your fridge or pantry right now? Believe it or not,…
Imagine hopping in a time machine and heading back to the 1920s. You walk around as a modern man from Nevada, just doing your thing, and suddenly people are staring at you like you’ve lost your mind. That’s because 100+ years ago, there were a ton of things that men weren’t allowed to do from…
Imagine a place where the subway is a classroom for life skills, every street corner has its own story, and a perfectly toasted bagel is a work of art. Whether you were born in New York City or fell in love with the chaos and decided to move there, being a New Yorker means having…
The 1940s in Florida were full of grit, grace, and gumption. The world was at war, but families found comfort in each other and in the small joys of daily life. Air-raid sirens, ration stamps, and big band sounds floated through the kitchen window. Soldiers wrote letters from overseas, and little kids played with wooden…
Kentuckians value cleanliness, but we might not be as hygienic as we think. These hygiene practices from around the world could inspire us to improve our routines. Plus, it might be time to ease up on the soap, which we explore at the end of this article. 1: Toilet in the Bathroom In America, the…
Gas stations should be easy—pull in, fill up, maybe grab a soda or some beef jerky, then hit the road. But somehow, certain Pennsylvanians find a way to turn the whole thing into chaos. Between folks blocking pumps and others treating the parking lot like a trash can, it’s no wonder tempers get short at…
Ready to stroll down memory lane? For South Carolinians who experienced the 1950s and 1960s, these forgotten treasures from an era that deserves recognition will bring back fond memories. 1: Read All About It Sure, they still print newspapers, but they were much more prominent in the ’50s and ’60s. To get a job, many…
It can be so hard to say goodbye to things we don’t need anymore, especially when those things are windows and doors that have served our Montana homes for years, decades, or, in some cases, centuries. The good news is your old windows and doors don’t necessarily need to head to the landfill just because…
Being a Texan is more than just living in the Lone Star State—it’s a way of life full of pride, tradition, and heart. New Texas residents might try to act like they’ve lived there for a while. And we have full faith they’ll get there. But until then, these are signs that you’re talking to…
