Sometimes, it’s hard to believe American and British English are the same language, especially considering the differences in word use and idiomatic expressions. These are some of the most popular terms in the United Kingdom that confuse and amuse Michiganders—and Americans as a whole. 1: Making a Point The only way an American wants to…
The dream of owning a home sounds amazing until you realize that drywall doesn’t fix itself and roofs don’t last forever. A lot of Virginia homeowners start by purchasing a home with big smiles and HGTV-style plans, only to end up saying, “Why didn’t anyone warn me?” From maintenance surprises to layout regrets, the little…
Relationships are supposed to make you feel happy, safe, and loved. But all too often, things don’t go the way we have them pictured. Approximately 25% of women and 33% of men experience an unhealthy relationship in their lifetime. No matter how long you’ve been with your partner and how much you love them, sometimes…
It always starts the same. You walk into Winn-Dixie for “just a few things,” and 45 minutes later, you’re wheeling out two bags of chips, a frozen shrimp tray, three kinds of cereal, and a receipt long enough to use as a scarf. Somewhere between the BOGO signs and the bakery samples, your shopping game…
Whether you were a teenager rocking out with your friends in Charleston or an activist marching for justice in Huntington, the 1960s was a time of massive change in America. And music was at the heart of much of it. From anthems of social change to feel-good hits that lit up every radio, we gathered…
Guinness World Records pushes the limits of human capabilities. West Virginians often picture record breakers as incredibly strong, fast, or otherwise skillful. Over the years, though, some people have set records that are incredibly strange. Most of the record-breakers on this list aren’t athletes or professionals. These are people drawn to being the best wherever…
Wisdom comes with age. But so do creaking joints, reduced hearing abilities, and body aches. Regardless of where you fall on the 50+ age scale, it’s never too soon to learn about tricks that can help make your life easier as you age. We researched life hacks for older folks in Pennsylvania that we believe…
The United States and the United Kingdom are similar in many aspects, but when it comes to food culture, they’re very different. In this culinary clash, we explore 12 distinctly British and 12 entirely American foods that fall short across the pond. We know everyone has different tastes, but as a whole, these are some…
Every place has its unspoken code of conduct. Libraries? Whisper. Movie theaters? Silence your phone. But post offices? Apparently, all bets are off. Despite clear signs and basic common sense, some Georgians march in ready to test the limits of patience and decency. Whether they’re shouting into their phones or turning the counter into a…
Certain truths about our universe are hard to comprehend, like how a cloud can weigh more than a million pounds but still hang above our heads. As we go about our day-to-day lives in Kansas, we don’t often pause to reflect on such things. Maybe that’s for the best. PSA: Facts like this could cause…
