12 Wild but True Stories from America’s Past That Sound Completely Made Up
1. The U.S. Once Had a Nationwide “Cheese Giveaway” Because of One Giant Cheese In 1802, President Thomas Jefferson was […]
The Most Overhyped American Dishes That Tourists Always Regret Trying
1. Philly Cheesesteak Philly cheesesteaks are a beloved food in Pennsylvania, but tourists often find them a bit underwhelming once
11 Things About Everyday Life in the ’70s That Would Scare a Gen Zer
1. No Seat Belts—or Even Car Seats In the ’70s, seat belts were more of a suggestion than a rule,
What’s It Really Like to Run a Pawn Shop? 12 Confessions From Insiders
1. Most People Are Just Trying to Make Ends Meet Forget what you’ve seen in the movies—most customers aren’t criminals
15 Strange Unspoken Rules That Only Americans Follow
1. Refills are (Usually) Free In many countries, ordering a soda means you get one bottle or can, and that’s
12 Forgotten American Chain Stores That Are Almost Extinct
1. Circuit City In the 1980s and 1990s, Circuit City was one of the most popular electronics retailers in the
12 American Habits That Completely Baffle Foreigners
1. Expecting 24/7 Convenience Americans are used to having everything available at all hours, from 24-hour grocery stores to fast-food