1. It’s Illegal to Eat Fried Chicken With a Fork in Gainesville, Georgia In Gainesville, Georgia, they take their fried chicken very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that a 1961 ordinance made it illegal to eat fried chicken with anything […]

1. Hitchhiking Across Town (or the Country!) Back in the day, sticking out your thumb by the side of the road wasn’t seen as risky—it was just a way to get from point A to point B. Whether heading to

1. Toothpaste – Egyptians Had Minty Fresh Breath First Before the sleek tubes we know today, ancient Egyptians were already brushing their teeth with a homemade paste as early as 5000 BCE. Their recipe included ingredients like crushed eggshells, pumice,

1. Honey for Wound Healing Before antiseptics and fancy ointments, people turned to something sweet and sticky: honey. It might sound like an old wives’ tale, but honey—especially raw or Manuka honey—has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can actually

1. Smiling at Strangers for No Reason If you’ve ever walked down an American street and flashed a big smile at someone you didn’t know, you probably thought nothing of it. It’s second nature here—like saying “hi” with your face.

1. Doodle During Conversations It might sound silly, but doodling while you’re on the phone or sitting in a meeting can actually help your brain stay engaged. It keeps your mind from wandering too far, and studies have shown it

1. “You’ll Never Need Math After High School” At some point, most of us heard our parents dismiss complicated math as useless in real life. Maybe they thought balancing a checkbook was the pinnacle of adult math skills. But flash