The 1940s in Pennsylvania were a time of swing music, soda fountains, and Victory Gardens. Families gathered around the radio at night, kids played outside until the streetlights came on, and everything seemed simpler—even if it wasn’t always safer. A lot of things that were normal back then would never fly today; some of them…
Washington residents often don’t think twice about the cost of their morning coffee. However, in the 1960s, that money would have stretched far beyond a morning cup of joe. Are you old enough to remember the prices of these items back then? An Average Cup of Joe Depending on the location, a 12-ounce (oz) cup…
If you’re a Mountaineer, you might think you know all there is about West Virginia’s history and culture. But the state’s old laws show us that lawmakers once made rules that sound pretty odd today. While many of these rules aren’t enforced anymore, they still offer a glimpse into the past and remind us how…
For those who came of age in the 1950s and ’60s, the Vietnam War was more than just something on the news. It was a time that changed the country—and Nevada residents—forever. Whether someone served in the military, had a loved one overseas, or watched it unfold from their living room, the war became part…
Most Ohioans consider themselves proficient in English. Even so, we’re willing to bet that few of you can say these words out loud, let alone define some of them. Polysyllabic and of complex pronunciation, these words are probably best left to the dictionary. But they’re still fun to read, unless you’re a hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobic, of course. …
If we really are what we eat, North Dakota residents—and Americans as a whole—are mostly made of meat, potatoes, and bread. At least, that’s what the list we’re about to show you seems to suggest. That might not be surprising, given the number of burger joints in any given U.S. town. Still, there are some…
If you ever drank Tang on a hot Florida summer day or stuck to a plastic-covered couch in your grandma’s living room, you probably grew up in the 1970s. It was a colorful, quirky time when kids played outside until the streetlights came on, and nobody ever heard the word “Wi-Fi.” While a lot has…
Many Virginians think they’ve got a secret hiding spot at home that’s totally genius. A little cash under the mattress, jewelry in a shoebox, maybe a spare key under the flowerpot out front. Feels smart, right? Unfortunately, burglars know all these hiding places—and then some. When someone breaks into a house, they don’t wander around…
Dr. House said it best — everybody lies. But what about the lies whole societies tell themselves? In the 1990s, the University of Virginia ran a study that revealed students averaged two lies per day, and the general public averaged one lie. The problem? Participants had to know they were lying to report it. Societal…
Unpopular opinion incoming: You can live in Florida without living through all that comes with the “Florida resident” title. Here are eight things every Florida resident has done that show just how—or how not—Floridian you really are. Riding Out Hurricane Season Florida transplants, it’s not your fault if you haven’t been in town long enough…
