You have to wait 30 minutes to swim after eating or you’ll get stomach cramps. If you don’t put on a hat in cold weather, you’ll lose most of your body heat through your head. Oh, and don’t forget to stretch before exercising. These types of proverbs have existed for many years, but are they…
Every weeknight, viewers across the nation tune in to their favorite trivia show. “Jeopardy!” has been challenging Americans for decades, and it doesn’t seem like it will stop any time soon. If you’ve ever tried to play along at home, you know just how tricky the game can be. Clues range from easy to outlandish,…
The United States has some great holidays, many of which originated overseas. But some celebrations in other countries are ultra-unique, making them worth traveling abroad to experience. Here’s a selection of eight holidays to get you started. 1: Boxing Day Boxing Day is a public holiday celebrated on December 26th in the UK and former…
You probably spent a few weeks in elementary school covering local Native American tribes. You might have even learned more in-depth information in middle or high school if you were lucky. However, if you’re like most Americans, your education about Native American culture centered around pre-1900 living. It was also probably littered with inaccuracies. So,…
Our society is where it is today because of the achievements of those who came before us. Without their inventions and advancements, we wouldn’t have a lot of the modern conveniences we cherish. We recognize many of the greatest contributors with holidays, statues, and plaques. Yet, some of the most influential inventors, scientists, and researchers…
Most kids will gladly eat any sweet or salty snack they can get their hands on. As for grownups? We tend to have more selective tastes. Americans who aren’t on a diet might not entirely stick their noses up to salty snacks. However, if a survey by YouGov is accurate and when the option is…
Ask any traveler, and they’ll tell you this: Trying new foods is one of the best parts about traveling. But no matter how adventurous the person, some foods cross the grossness line. From animals in wine to half-developed animals in shells, these are some of the foods that Americans turn up their noses to but…
Language is constantly evolving, and slang terms of the past are all but gone in modern conversation. Still, the 1960s was full of groovy gems we don’t want to completely let go of. From foxy to fuzz, you can bet your sweet bippy this list will serve as a blast from the past. 1: Mod…
To anyone familiar with them, accents are a giveaway about where you’re from. But according to a Preply survey, some American accents are more alluring than others. Is yours on the list of the most attractive accents in the US? Findings Preply surveyed 1,000 individuals to determine how they perceive accents, including how accents may…
Fast food and healthy eating don’t usually go hand in hand, but sometimes, you don’t have another option. When you’re traveling or need a quick meal for any reason, quick-service restaurants are often where you’ll end up. If you’re trying to follow a diet or eat a little healthier, stopping at a fast food joint…
