1. Jell-O Salad at Every Occasion There was something oddly festive about a wobbly, pastel-hued mold sitting in the center of the table, full of suspended fruit, nuts, or—brace yourself—shredded carrots. American grandparents didn’t just serve Jell-O salad; they prized […]

1. J.R. Ewing from Dallas Back in the ’80s, if you lived in the U.S., you knew exactly who shot J.R. Ewing. He was the swaggering oil tycoon everyone loved to hate, and Larry Hagman’s performance had Americans hooked every

1. Lawn Darts If you grew up in the ’70s or ’80s, chances are you or someone you knew had a set of lawn darts. These heavy, metal-tipped darts were thrown into the air and aimed at circular targets on

1. Levi’s Jeans There’s just something about slipping into a pair of Levi’s that makes you feel like you’re ready to take on the world. Originally made for gold miners in the 1800s, Levi’s became the denim of choice for

1. Grits If you didn’t grow up in the South, you probably stared at your plate the first time you saw grits and thought, “Is this supposed to be breakfast?” Locals, however, know that a warm bowl of buttery, cheesy

1. Brazil In Brazil, you’ll rarely see the stereotypical four seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. Instead, the country experiences two main seasons: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season runs from December to March, bringing

1. “Chips” – U.S. vs. U.K. In the U.S., when someone mentions “chips,” they’re usually talking about the thin, crispy potato snack you find in a bag at the store. These are the familiar, salty treats that pair perfectly with