The United States and 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 foods…
Most of us have felt that hard-to-explain disappointment that comes with realizing your favorite food is no longer in stores. For whatever reason, sometimes even hugely popular products get discontinued, leaving many people with an empty feeling. We can only hope the products on this list make a nostalgia-inspired reappearance on Virginia’s grocery store shelves…
English is a tricky language, even for us Americans who speak it every day. Its intricacies make it hard to avoid getting certain words and phrases confused. Some words and phrases on this list are so frequently misused you may not have realized you were using them incorrectly. How many times have you heard fellow West…
Some nostalgic candies are ready for a triumphant return. From childhood favorites to forgotten treasures, this list will take you on a sweet trip down memory lane. Rediscover the joy of these beloved confections that deserve a comeback on Florida’s grocery store shelves. 1: Abba Zabba Bars White taffy and peanut butter unite to create…
Most of us recognize a 40-year-old throwing a fit over something petty as being emotionally immature. But it’s often more difficult to identify phrases as emotionally immature no matter how poorly they may sit with us. According to WebMD, emotionally immature people “don’t meet society’s expectations for social behavior within their age range.” So, the…
On June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army was born. It’s the oldest branch of the military and was founded to fight the Revolutionary War. Even if you consider yourself well-versed in Army culture, you might be surprised by a few of the facts on this list. As it turns out, the U.S. Army’s lengthy history…
Maybe you already know the U.S. Navy is the largest navy in the world. You might also be aware that it celebrates its birthday on October 13 every year. Still, the Navy is over 200 years old. It’s had a lot of time to build up legends, lore, and customs. So, even if you call…
“I can’t throw this out, what if I need it later!” If you just nodded your head in agreement without even knowing what I’m talking about, then this is the article for you. You don’t need me to tell you how important it is to reduce waste (but if you do, just Google “Great Pacific…
We’ve created a fun—and potentially troubling—way to test your knowledge about the United States. Don’t worry if you’re not a history buff; these American trivia questions cover topics ranging from pop culture to geography. Many of these questions might seem simple at first glance. But you’d be surprised how many Virginia residents miss the mark…
Many Floridians assume the United States leads the world in overweight individuals. However, the U.S. is outpaced by ten other countries when it comes to obesity rates. Our World in Data published an interactive map based on NCD Risk Factor Collaboration’s data on body mass index (BMI) and overweight trends across 195 countries. The results…
