Many of us know someone who constantly talks about the “good old days.” The problem? From an objective, societal viewpoint, past decades weren’t always better. Nostalgia plays a huge role in why Virginians—and Americans as a whole—think the good old days were better. Psychologists describe nostalgia as a natural process and something that can help…
Taboos are, by definition, tough to talk about. They’re the unspoken things that our social customs forbid. We may not discuss them openly, but we all know when someone breaks one. If someone stands too close to you while talking, is having an affair, or peels a hardboiled egg on a plane, you might give…
Virginia residents—and Americans as a whole—don’t always do well when it comes to basic trivia about the U.S. It’s not entirely their fault, though. For generations, we’ve been passing less-than-credible stories down as “facts.” Everything from where the Pilgrims landed to who exactly discovered our continent is steeped in rumor and myth. Of course, there…
For many Floridians, the 1950s conjure images of poodle skirts and soda fountains. While these have become symbols of a former era, there’s much more to know about this decade. Many Americans who were alive in the 1950s miss things about this period. Some view the ‘50s as a simpler time, before social media and…
Youth has many perks, but there’s one undeniable benefit of growing older: wisdom. Combining personal experience and insights from others who’ve been around the block, we’ve put together this list of valuable life truths many Floridians—and Americans as a whole—report learning once they have several decades under their belts. 1: Nobody Knows What They’re Doing …
Could you finish a burrito in seconds or eat a Big Mac every day for life? Some people have, and they’ve earned Guinness World Records for their accomplishments. From the largest serving of pancakes to the longest noodle to the biggest bubble gum bubble, Guinness World Record holders have achieved impressive feats. Some records have…
Virginians 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…
British and American accents are clearly different, but it’s not just the accents that set them apart. Many expressions that Americans use are unfamiliar to Brits, and the opposite is also true. We gathered some of the many phrases Floridians—and Americans as a whole—use that drive Brits crazy. Has your British friend ever caught you…
From disco and hard rock music to the original Rocky movie, living in the ’70s was no short of special. But just like platform shoes and bell-bottoms, some of the trendiest words and phrases were destined to fall into obscurity. These 1970s terms may not find much use in Pennsylvania’s modern lexicon, but they still…
You probably studied Native American culture in school, but chances are your teacher only covered a fraction of Indigenous history. Native American tradition and accomplishments are vast and steeped in incredible feats. From women warriors to your favorite movie snack, Native American tribes have contributed more to society than you probably realize. Without them, we…
