15 Towns That Exist Entirely Because Someone Refused to Move
1. Centralia, Pennsylvania Centralia’s story is famous for one man’s stubborn refusal to leave after an underground coal mine fire […]
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13 BBQ Techniques That Are Banned in Three States and Worshipped in Five
1. Using Vinegar-Based Sauce In North Carolina, especially the eastern part, vinegar-based BBQ sauce is practically a religion. People swear
16 Places Where the HOA Has More Power Than the Local Government
1. Florida’s gated condo havens If you’ve ever lived in or near a gated condo development in Florida, you know
15 American Icons That Are Still Famous in Other Countries but Forgotten Here
1. Evel Knievel Evel Knievel was the ultimate daredevil, jumping motorcycles over buses, fountains, and even a canyon. Overseas—especially in
12 Social Norms That Only Apply Inside Chain Restaurants
1. Waiting to be seated, even in an empty restaurant If you walk into a chain restaurant, you’ll usually find
20 Places Where the Welcome Sign Is the Most Honest Thing You’ll See
1. Toad Suck, Arkansas “Welcome to Toad Suck” sounds like a joke, but it’s all too real. The name supposedly
13 U.S. Traditions That Locals Swear Are “Ancient” but Started in 2004
1. Ugly Sweater Holiday Parties You’d think ugly sweater parties have been a mid-December staple for generations, but the trend