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 Georgia residents miss the mark…
“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…
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 South Carolinians—and Americans as a whole—think the good old days were better. Psychologists describe nostalgia as a natural process and something that can…
You’re at a family dinner, halfway through your mashed potatoes, and here it comes: “So… when are you having kids?” Great. Nothing like a personal pop quiz to go with your gravy. Rude questions are everywhere in Pennsylvania—at work, on dates, in line at the DMV—and while you can’t always stop people from asking them,…
Many Texans 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…
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…
The folks working at Winn-Dixie aren’t the reason your coupon didn’t scan or your favorite ice cream flavor is out of stock. But you wouldn’t know that by how some customers behave. Whether they’re barking at the cashier, abandoning carts in obscure places, or yelling into their phones loud enough to be heard in the…
The 1950s were a golden time for music in Florida. Rock ‘n’ roll was exploding, crooners still ruled the radio in the early part of the decade, and teenagers were finally getting music of their own. Even now, old-school ’50s tunes still show up in movies, TV shows, and road trip playlists. From sock hops…
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 Pennsylvanians—and Americans as a whole—report learning once they have several decades under their belts. 1: Nobody Knows What They’re Doing …
We’ve all had one of those moments—you say something at work and instantly wish you could rewind time and keep your mouth shut. Most bosses in Georgia don’t expect perfection. But they do notice how you handle tricky situations. Whether it’s a tough conversation, a missed deadline, or just a weird team moment, how you…
