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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
Most Americans are clear on treating thy neighbor as they’d want to be treated to reduce the chance of fines and jail time. But believe it or not, every state has at least one piece of legislation that’s stranger than fiction. These are the weirdest laws in each state, most of which, luckily, aren’t currently…
