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…
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…
Almost every American has watched an episode of the classic game show “Wheel of Fortune.” Whether you’re an avid fan or a once-in-awhile viewer, there’s a good chance you’ve caught a show blunder or two as well. A show that requires contestants to spell and pronounce words correctly is ripe for a hilarious moment. Add…
Ever get the feeling that everyone you know has their birthday in the same month? It turns out it’s not just your imaginagtion. More Americans are born on certain months and dates (and even days of the week) than others. Is your birthday on the list? Stock Up on Candles A report released by Zippia…
English is a widely spoken language, but we’re willing to bet that few English speakers are able to 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. …
We usually don’t think twice about the cost of our morning coffee. However, in the 1960s, that money would have stretched far beyond our 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 of…
What makes America great are the diverse people living across all 50 states, and with a huge mix of people comes a mix of culinary delights. Banana pudding, for example, originated in New York City but became a staple of Southern cooking in America. But what’s popular in one state may not be in others….
Dr. House said it best — everybody lies. But what about 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 and…
If something is popular enough to argue about, both sides probably have a point. These opinions might not be those of most Americans, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth thinking about. Each of these unpopular takes offers unique insight that many of us don’t stop to consider. 1: Money Can Buy Happiness The old…
Much like Gilligan’s unexpected extended tour, not all real-life trips go as planned. These travelers discovered that it takes more than a coconut phone to get rescued, and some survived using remarkably inventive methods. 1: Fyre Festival Thousands of travelers expected the party of the year on a beach in the Bahamas. Instead, they ended…
