12 County Fairs That Haven’t Updated Since 1973—and That’s the Charm
1. Topsfield Fair (Topsfield, Massachusetts) Founded in 1818, the Topsfield Fair calls itself “America’s Oldest County Fair,” and you can […]
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12 Myths About the Frontier That Historians Can’t Kill Off
1. The Frontier Was Empty Before Settlers Arrived One of the most persistent myths about the American frontier is that
12 Rock Bands That Were Too American to Work Anywhere Else
1. Lynyrd Skynyrd Few bands scream “America” louder than Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their Southern rock swagger, bluesy guitar riffs, and unapologetic
14 Dishes Once Considered Fancy That Now Only Exist at Potlucks
1. Seven-Layer Salad In the 1950s and ‘60s, this colorful salad was the showstopper of buffet tables. Layered in clear
14 Ordinary Tools Collectors Treat Like Artifacts
1. Bench Vises A bench vise may look like a brute of a tool, but collectors see grace in its
22 U.S. Cities Built on Mistakes That Locals Still Have to Live With
1. Los Angeles, California Los Angeles is famous for its palm trees and Hollywood glamour, but it was originally built
13 American Road Trips Every Family Took Before GPS
1. Yellowstone Loop – Into the Wild Every summer, families pointed their cars toward Yellowstone National Park, America’s first and