Objects Americans Keep Even After They Stop Working
1. Fax Machines Fax machines sound ancient, but they’re still used in specific American industries. Healthcare, legal offices, and government […]
Symbols Americans Treat as Sacred Without Knowing the Origin
1. The Great Seal’s Eye of Providence The all-seeing eye above the pyramid is often viewed as a mystical or
Why Road Trips Stopped Feeling Like Freedom in the U.S.
1. Gas Prices Turned Spontaneity Into a Math Problem Fuel used to be a relatively minor consideration when planning a
12 American Celebrities Who Were Everywhere Until They Suddenly Weren’t
1. Tobey Maguire Tobey Maguire’s face was everywhere during the Spider-Man trilogy. The films defined superhero cinema for a generation
12 American Brands That Quietly Lost Their Cultural Authority
1. RadioShack RadioShack once empowered everyday people to tinker with technology before “tech culture” was a thing. It taught generations
Once-Common American Experiences Younger Generations Rarely Have
1. Using a Payphone For decades, payphones were scattered through malls, street corners, and gas stations. If you were out
American Attractions That Locals Stopped Visiting Years Ago
1. Santa Monica Pier, California Locals tend to avoid the pier during peak hours due to crowds and traffic. The