Things Americans Think Are Luxuries (But The Rest of the World Takes for Granted)
1. Bidets in Bathrooms Americans are oddly resistant to something the rest of the world finds completely normal—bidets. In places […]
12 Restaurant Chains That Secretly Removed Their Best Menu Items
1. Taco Bell – The Beefy Crunch Burrito Taco Bell’s Beefy Crunch Burrito was a perfect combination of seasoned beef,
14 U.S. Towns That Were Supposed to Boom—But Ended Up Ghost Towns
1. Leadville, Colorado Leadville, Colorado, rose to prominence during the silver rush of the 1870s. By the late 19th century,
14 Common American Phrases That Make No Sense to Foreigners
1. Burning the Midnight Oil “Burning the midnight oil” refers to working late into the night, especially when staying up
13 Outdated American Social Norms That Are Finally Dying Out
1. Gendered Expectations for Jobs For decades, certain jobs were seen as “appropriate” for men and others for women. You
13 Fast-Food Chains That Were Once Huge—But Are Now Nearly Extinct
1. Shake Shack Shake Shack, known for its gourmet burgers and modern ambiance, has also felt the pinch. In 2024,
10 Things That Used to Define America’s Middle Class—But Are Now Out of Reach
1. Homeownership for Young Families For decades, owning a home was considered the cornerstone of middle-class life. Many people could