Most of us recognize a 40-year-old throwing a fit over something petty as being emotionally immature. But it’s often more difficult to identify phrases as emotionally immature no matter how poorly they may sit with us. According to WebMD, emotionally immature people “don’t meet society’s expectations for social behavior within their age range.” So, the…
On June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army was born. It’s the oldest branch of the military and was founded to fight the Revolutionary War. Even if you consider yourself well-versed in Army culture, you might be surprised by a few of the facts on this list. As it turns out, the U.S. Army’s lengthy history…
Maybe you already know the U.S. Navy is the largest navy in the world. You might also be aware that it celebrates its birthday on October 13 every year. Still, the Navy is over 200 years old. It’s had a lot of time to build up legends, lore, and customs. So, even if you call…
“I can’t throw this out, what if I need it later!” If you just nodded your head in agreement without even knowing what I’m talking about, then this is the article for you. You don’t need me to tell you how important it is to reduce waste (but if you do, just Google “Great Pacific…
We’ve created a fun—and potentially troubling—way to test your knowledge about the United States. Don’t worry if you’re not a history buff; these American trivia questions cover topics ranging from pop culture to geography. Many of these questions might seem simple at first glance. But you’d be surprised how many Virginia residents miss the mark…
Many Floridians assume the United States leads the world in overweight individuals. However, the U.S. is outpaced by ten other countries when it comes to obesity rates. Our World in Data published an interactive map based on NCD Risk Factor Collaboration’s data on body mass index (BMI) and overweight trends across 195 countries. The results…
Many of us know someone who constantly talks about the “good old days.” The problem? From an objective, societal viewpoint, past decades weren’t always better. Nostalgia plays a huge role in why Virginians—and Americans as a whole—think the good old days were better. Psychologists describe nostalgia as a natural process and something that can help…
Taboos are, by definition, tough to talk about. They’re the unspoken things that our social customs forbid. We may not discuss them openly, but we all know when someone breaks one. If someone stands too close to you while talking, is having an affair, or peels a hardboiled egg on a plane, you might give…
Virginia residents—and Americans as a whole—don’t always do well when it comes to basic trivia about the U.S. It’s not entirely their fault, though. For generations, we’ve been passing less-than-credible stories down as “facts.” Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there…
For many Floridians, the 1950s conjure images of poodle skirts and soda fountains. While these have become symbols of a former era, there’s much more to know about this decade. Many Americans who were alive in the 1950s miss things about this period. Some view the ‘50s as a simpler time, before social media and…
