10 Words That Other English Speakers Think Americans Pronounce Very Wrong
Every English-speaking country has its own accent—especially on certain words. Americans surely have their own way of saying things; there’s variety even within the different states of the union. But did you know that, to those other countries, our accent is a bit of a joke? Which is maddening, actually. Because who can really claim...
Why You’re Not Supposed to Wear White After Labor Day
The rule about not wearing white after Labor Day is so common that many people don’t even think twice about it. But where, exactly, did this rule even come from? From rich people, apparently. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, more and more people became millionaires. High-society wives felt the need to come up...
How 5 Famous Fast Food Restaurants Got Their Names
I know fast food isn’t great for you (or me), but that doesn’t mean you (and I) still don’t love it! Just in moderation, right? Or something like that… Anyway, we all have our favorite fast food joints, but do you know where their names come from? Let’s take a look and find out! 1. Whataburger...
10 Sad and Gorgeous Photos from the Great Depression Era
After the stock market crash of October, 1929, the entire country was plunged into a disastrous economic downturn lasting until the 1940s. In those years, families suffered destitution, starvation and breakdowns. It was the worst economic depression the industrialized world had ever seen. Here are 10 photos that illustrate the devastation of the era. 1....
