1. Video Store Clerk Just 10 years ago, you could still wander into a Blockbuster or a neighborhood video store, chat with the clerk about the best new releases, and leave with a stack of DVDs. Video store clerks were […]

1. Sewing and Mending Clothes Back in the ’60s, just about everyone knew how to sew a button or hem a pair of pants. It wasn’t just a hobby for a few crafty folks either — it was something people

1. Your Schedule Might Feel Strangely Empty When you first dream about retirement, it sounds like endless freedom. But when the time actually comes, the days can feel a little too wide open. Without work structuring your week, it’s surprisingly

1. Taking Pictures in the Middle of Busy Streets There’s nothing wrong with snapping a few photos while visiting, but standing smack-dab in the middle of a busy street? That’s a fast track to getting some serious side-eye from locals.

1. Tipping in Japan If you’re used to tipping generously after a good meal, you might want to keep your wallet tucked away in Japan. Here, tipping is actually considered rude, almost like saying the staff needs extra encouragement to

1. Shoes Come Off at the Door One of the first things you’ll notice when you visit Japan is the ritual of removing your shoes before entering a home, and even some businesses. There’s usually a little step or platform

1. King Arthur We all love the stories of King Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and leading the Knights of the Round Table, but historians are not so sure he ever existed. Some believe he may have been