Lifestyle

  • 10 Things Not to Say to a Midwesterner

    10 Things You Should Never Say to Anyone From the Midwest

    “Midwest is best.” Not only is that the truth, but it’s also a perfectly acceptable thing to say to a Midwesterner. As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I’ve found that people have a tendency to put their foot in their mouth about…

  • Two Images of Dogs in Relation to Stores, One in a Pet Store With Owner and the Other Sitting Outside a Store

    Leave Fido at Home! 10 Reasons Why You Should Never Bring Your Dog to the Store

    They say that a dog is a man’s best friend, and some people take that literally. They’ll bring their dog everywhere, even if that means breaking the rules. But sometimes bringing your dog isn’t the best thing for them— or…

  • 8 Ridiculous Social Media Challenges That Can Kill You

    Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme challenges that dare one to not use the bathroom (why,…

  • 11 Old-Fashioned Towns That Are Seeing a Resurgence in Popularity.

    11 Old-Fashioned Towns That Are Popular Again

    Old-fashioned towns across America are often overshadowed by the allure of sprawling urban centers like Los Angeles and New York. These quaint spots, with their charming main streets and historic buildings, often struggle to attract tourists who are drawn to…

  • Accidental Inventions including microwave ovens, teflon, and velcro.

    Accidental Inventions That We Use Every Day

    Sometimes, the best things happen when you least expect them. While one might think that behind the things that we use every day, there were months, or even years of meticulous planning and experimentation, some of the most revolutionary inventions…

  • Popular Brands That Were Originally Designed for Professionals, including Yeti, Carhartt, and Rolex

    Rolex, Carhartt, and Other Trendy Brands Originally Designed for Professionals

    Unbeknownst to many consumers, quite a few popular brands used in everyday life started as specialty suppliers for professional industries. These brands crafted their products with high-quality materials and robust designs to meet the rigorous demands of specific professions. Over…