13 Popular American Foods That Were Originally Meant for Animals
1. Lobster Hard to believe now, but lobster used to be considered trash food. In colonial New England, it was […]
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13 Ancient American Structures That Pre-Date the Founding Fathers by Centuries
1. Cahokia Mounds (Illinois) Cahokia Mounds, located near St. Louis, Missouri, once stood as the largest pre-Columbian city north of
15 Common American Phrases That Started as Military Slang
1. “Lock and Load” “Lock and load” originally referred to preparing a firearm for action by locking the weapon and
13 Forgotten American Holidays That Were Once Bigger Than the Fourth of July
1. Fast Day Fast Day was once a significant observance in early American history, especially in New England. Originally rooted
13 American Foods That Got Their Start in Prison Kitchens
1. Nutraloaf Nutraloaf isn’t something most people would willingly eat, but it has been a staple in American prisons for
12 States That Nearly Split in Two (And Still Might Someday)
1. Illinois Illinois’ urban-rural divide has led to serious discussions about splitting in two. Many downstate residents feel dominated by
13 American Habits That Didn’t Exist 40 Years Ago
1. Ordering Food Through an App In the ’80s, if you wanted takeout, you either called the restaurant or physically