Americans who lived through the 1960s and 1970s may sometimes feel nostalgic for the good old days. People sporting bell bottoms, using lava lamps, and cruising around on roller skates surely felt they were living in the most modern of times, just as many of us feel today. That said, many facets of life have…
When in the last year have you picked up a book to read and finished the entire thing? If you’re like 46% of Americans, the answer is, “I didn’t.” That’s a troubling statistic, given that reading books offers benefits far beyond entertainment. Reading can strengthen critical thinking skills, build memory, improve one’s writing skills, and…
There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories that don’t contain an ounce of truth. It’s unlikely that lizard people control world governments, that the Air Force is deploying “weather weapons” against U.S. citizens, or high-profile politicians are harvesting baby blood to stay young. However, some conspiracy theories, as wild as they sound, turned out to be…
Everyone makes grammatical mistakes, even the most well-versed English speakers. However, you’ll be hard-pressed to hear these frequent slip-ups from your English-loving friends. How many of these grammatical fails are you guilty of making? 1: You Made the Bed A major grammatical mistake Americans make is misusing “lay” and “lie.” You can only use “lay”…
When you think of toxic foods, you probably imagine exotic dishes you’ll never come in contact with, at least not without a lot of effort on your part. But what if we told you many of the toxic foods on this list are probably in your fridge or pantry right now? Believe it or not,…
Many fast-food chains market at least a few of their menu options as healthy. There’s more than one drive-thru establishment with a “fresh choice” or “lighter fare” menu. Unfortunately, sometimes, these supposedly healthy options are loaded with fat, sugar, and sodium. They might even be worse than ordering a burger and fries! So, before you…
Americans value cleanliness, but we might not be as hygienic as we think. These hygiene practices from around the world could inspire us to improve our routines. Plus, it might be time to ease up on the soap, which we explore at the end of this article. 1: Toilet in the Bathroom In America, the…
Ready to stroll down memory lane? For those who experienced the 1950s and 1960s, these forgotten treasures from an era that deserves recognition will bring back fond memories. 1: Read All About It Sure, they still print newspapers, but they were much more prominent in the ’50s and ’60s. To get a job, many people…
Quick: What’s your favorite holiday? And while you’re at it, what holiday is your least favorite? Currently, there are 11 federal holidays in the U.S., with Juneteenth being the most recent addition in 2021. January and November have the greatest number of holidays, with two holidays each. People who live in Washington, D.C. and work…
Laughter may be a universal language when spoken in person, but online, it’s a whole different thing. In English, we say “haha” or “LOL,” but other languages use different onomatopoeias and acronyms. Recent research from Preply shows the many ways other cultures express laughter online, and they’ll make you smile. Mapping the World’s Laughter Preply…
