15 Trades That Used to Build America—and Are Now Taught on YouTube
1. Carpentry Carpenters quite literally built America—from colonial homes to the transcontinental railroad. Woodworking was a trade passed from father […]
12 Monuments with Stories Too Awkward for the Plaque
1. The Statue of Liberty (New York) The Statue of Liberty has long been a symbol of welcome to immigrants,
13 Regional Superstitions Americans Still Take Seriously
1. Throwing Salt Over Your Shoulder Accidentally spilling salt? Tossing a pinch over your left shoulder is thought to prevent
15 Beach Towns Slowly Sinking Under the Weight of Their Own Nostalgia
1. St. Augustine Beach, Florida St. Augustine Beach carries the weight of history—after all, it neighbors the oldest city in
13 Artists Who Disappeared From Charts But Never From Fans’ Hearts
1. Jason Mraz Jason Mraz felt like sunshine in song form when “I’m Yours” dominated every playlist in 2008. That
12 Things Americans Do in Public That Leave Tourists Baffled
1. Smiling at Strangers For many tourists, one of the first things they notice in the U.S. is how often
12 Recipes From Old Cookbooks That Sound Terrible—But Taste Amazing
1. Tomato Soup Cake Yes, you read that right—cake made with a can of Campbell’s tomato soup. This odd Depression-era