Many of us are guilty of being disrespectful towards Native Americans without even realizing it. We use thoughtless phrases, recite flawed history, and make assumptions we shouldn’t. It may not be our fault that U.S. schools often fail to teach Native American history correctly or that our parents taught us common phrases that are particularly…
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. Mindfully American gathered some of the many phrases Americans use that drive Brits crazy. Has your British friend ever caught you saying one…
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”…
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…
There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories that don’t contain an ounce of truth. It’s unlikely that lizard people control world governments, that the Air Force is deploying “weather weapons” against U.S. citizens, or high-profile politicians are harvesting baby blood to stay young. However, some conspiracy theories, as wild as they sound, turned out to be…
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,…
Many fast-food chains market at least a few of their menu options as healthy. There’s more than one drive-thru establishment with a “fresh choice” or “lighter fare” menu. Unfortunately, sometimes, these supposedly healthy options are loaded with fat, sugar, and sodium. They might even be worse than ordering a burger and fries! So, before you…
Some names roll off the tongue, others not so much. With more than 108,000 cities in the United States, it’s no surprise that more than a few town names are extra hard to pronounce. Here are seven towns that truly test your tongue-twisting skills. Try saying each three times fast. 1: Aquebogue, New York Aquebogue…
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…
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…
