Dinnertime in 1970s Montana had its own rhythm. You’d hear the rattle of the pressure cooker, the hum of the Harvest Gold refrigerator, and the slam of the screen door as someone yelled, “Wash your hands!” No one was counting calories or snapping photos of their plate. It was about sitting down, passing the salt,…
A mere 100 or so years ago, Michigander women—and American women across the country—couldn’t do a lot of things modern-day women don’t even think twice about today. Things like voting, going to college, or wearing pants in public were either off-limits or caused serious drama. Back then, the rules were extra unfair and stacked against…
In the same way that ponchos and bell bottoms have all but disappeared from our modern lives, certain foods of the 1960s are tough to find. Sure, you may come across the occasional Jell-O mold in an Iowa church basement somewhere, and you might even find a Grasshopper pie on a random restaurant menu. But,…
Life in 1970s Indiana looked a lot different from what it does today. People wore bell-bottoms, listened to records, and drove around in big cars without seat belts. But not everything from the groovy decade stuck around; the government stepped in and banned certain things because they were dangerous or unhealthy. How many of these…
We often see nostalgia as something sweet and endearing. But that’s not always true. Experts call nostalgia a “mixed emotion” because its effects can be good or bad. Whether you’re aware of it or not, nostalgia sometimes stops being a comforting old friend and becomes our darkest enemy. These are situations when that’s the case for…
The average Virginian doesn’t think of themselves as wasteful. They recycle their water bottles, turn off the lights when they leave a room, and maybe bring their own bags to the grocery store. But behind the scenes, tiny bad habits are draining wallets, time, and resources. From letting your phone stay on 1% battery to…
It’s hard not to feel excited walking through the gates of Disney World. You’re surrounded by fairy tale castles, churros, and that unmistakable smell of sunscreen and popcorn. But for some Floridian visitors, that excitement quickly turns into entitlement. Whether it’s shoving their way through crowds, ignoring the rules, or treating the staff like second-class…
Some of the most legendary bands left their Kentucky fans disappointed and yearning for more after splitting up. Ego, exhaustion, illness, and even death are among the reasons for their breakups. Despite their immense success and adoration, the pressures of fame and the demands of the music industry can strain even the closest-knit band groups….
You probably think you’ve got your grocery storage system down to a science. Pasta? Pantry. Milk? Fridge. Easy, right? But there are actually a bunch of foods that many Massachusettsans toss in the pantry without realizing they should be kept cold. The fridge can help them last longer, taste better, or even stay safer to…
When was the last time you sent a fax, balanced a checkbook, or developed film? If you can’t remember, you’re not alone. Many skills that Kansas residents needed only a few decades ago have become all but obsolete today. In most cases, technology has made these skills redundant, replacing tasks that people used to do…
