Why are we fascinated with maps? First created to help old-timey people navigate the globe – and still used today on our GPS systems to find the nearest Starbucks – maps definitely serve an important function. Sometimes, however, they simply serve to educate and entertain. These maps show the relationships between states and countries, and …
Concealed from the rest of the world with their old-fashioned ways, the Amish population is rather isolated and rarely in the public eye. Often misunderstood, there’s so much more to them than buggies, bonnets, and beards. For one, they don’t actually go to church, and among their various, uncommon wedding traditions, Amish brides have a …
Pushing your buggy around Winn-Dixie, making homemade biscuits, and chilling out on the river are all classic Southern activities, but they mean nothing without local lingo. If you’re not from a Southern U.S. state, chances are you’re not completely in tune with their regional slang. We’ve collected the best phrases from the South, so buckle …
