15 Trades That Used to Build America—and Are Now Taught on YouTube
1. Carpentry Carpenters quite literally built America—from colonial homes to the transcontinental railroad. Woodworking was a trade passed from father […]
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19 Local Customs That Outsiders Mistake for Jokes—But Aren’t
1. Cheering for Strangers At sports events, parades, or even casual competitions, Americans often cheer loudly for people they don’t
13 Companies That Left Small Towns Searching for New Identities
1. Maytag – Newton, Iowa For over a century, Maytag was the pride of Newton, Iowa, producing dependable washers and
12 Monuments with Stories Too Awkward for the Plaque
1. The Statue of Liberty (New York) The Statue of Liberty has long been a symbol of welcome to immigrants,
13 Outdated Courtesies That Deserve a Comeback
1. Giving Up Your Seat Offering your seat to the elderly, pregnant, or disabled used to be automatic. It’s still
21 Once-Prominent Companies That Americans Barely Remember
1. AOL The sound of a dial-up modem and the phrase “You’ve got mail!” defined the early internet. AOL brought
14 American Dreams That Only Worked for One Generation
1. Owning a Home with a Single Income There was a time when a single breadwinner could buy a comfortable