Every region of the United States has its own way of talking. But Virginia might have one of the most charming—and confusing—dialects in the country. A Virginian can string together a sentence that makes complete sense from the mountains to the coast, then repeat it out of state and get nothing but blank stares. The…
In Louisiana and across the country, generations past grew up learning things that weren’t flashy. But they were sure useful. Young Americans today can code an app and edit a TikTok video. However, ask them to sew a hem or check their car oil, and you’ll likely get a blank stare. Old-fashioned life skills aren’t…
For over a century, Piggly Wiggly has been part of small-town America, where shopping feels friendlier and a little slower. If you’re a first-timer grabbing a cart under the red “Pig” sign, you’ll quickly learn there’s a way things are done in Alabama. Some are official, some are just understood. Respect Its Uniqueness Many Piggly…
There’s something magical about the sound of a needle hitting a vinyl record. The soft crackle, the warm tone. It’s like a time machine back to Kentucky soda shops, drive-ins, and sock hops. But as catchy as those doo-wop choruses and smooth crooner ballads are, some lyrics from the ’50s and ’60s come with a…
Picture this: It’s 1977, you just got out of school in your Kansas neighborhood, and your parents don’t know where you’re going… nor are they worried about it. You’re not being tracked, texted, or signed up for any app. Whether it meant hopping on your bike, heading to the woods, or building something dangerous in…
Language is constantly changing in Iowa, and what was groovy in the 1970s may now make you a square. These 21 words and phrases aren’t common among Iowa’s younger generations, but many of them are so fun to say that we want them to make a comeback. 1: Poltroon Poltroon is just a fancy way…
Walking into a Walmart on any given day is basically walking into an Indiana group project. Some people are focused, some are all over the place, and some are just there to people-watch. Walmart employees have seen it all. If you’ve ever wondered what makes employees stop, sigh, and shake their heads, here are the…
Illinois homeowners are no strangers to weekend projects and renovation shows. The urge to keep things modern and stylish is strong, but trends can turn quickly. That “wow” feature wall or sleek finish might look tired before the decade is even over. These are the renovation trends that seemed like a good idea at the…
Ask many people who grew up in the 1960s, and they’ll tell you it was the best time to be a kid. There was magic in the mundane. You didn’t need a password to play outside or a subscription to be entertained. The culture, the music, and the way kids interacted were all one big…
Wegmans hit Virginia in 2004, and the state has been hooked ever since. Virginia now has 15 Wegmans locations, making it the third-largest Wegmans state behind New York and Pennsylvania. Walk into any Wegmans from Short Pump to Virginia Beach to Reston, and you’ll spot the regulars right away. Here are some Wegmans habits Virginians…
