12 Things That Got Labeled “Too Political” in the U.S. That Are Just Basic Courtesy Elsewhere
1. Acknowledging Someone’s Pronouns In many countries, using someone’s correct pronouns is just seen as respectful—like getting someone’s name right. […]
The 20 Most Unwelcoming Small Towns in America – Tourists Beware
1. Bar Harbor, Maine Bar Harbor is a classic New England tourist town, but that doesn’t mean visitors are always
12 Rituals Americans Say Are Meaningful – but Can Be Bought in Bulk at Costco
1. Birthday Cakes with Family Celebrating another trip around the sun is one of the most universal rituals out there—and
12 Trends That Became “Movements” the Moment Merch Started Showing Up
1. Feminism (Especially the Fourth Wave) Feminism has existed for generations, but the rise of the fourth wave around 2012
12 “Banned in One State” Products That Became Cult Favorites in Another
1. Four Loko (Original Formula) Before it was reformulated, Four Loko was banned in several states—including Michigan and Oklahoma—due to
15 U.S. Towns That Exist Entirely for a Seasonal Festival and One Extremely Aggressive Mascot
1. McMinnville, Oregon – UFO Festival and the Intergalactic Raver McMinnville is the site of one of the most famous
13 “Empowering” American Traditions That Feel Suspiciously Like Chores
1. Jury Duty Doing your civic duty has never felt so… inconvenient. Between work disruptions, opaque instructions, and sitting in