Restaurants that felt fancy when we were kids
Restaurants that felt fancy when we were kids There was a category of restaurant in the 1970s and 1980s that occupied a specific rung. Not fast food, not fine dining, but something that felt, to […]
Would you make any of these car modifications?
Weird car modifications people actually put on their vehicles Car customization represents a cornerstone of American automotive culture, from classic hot rods to elaborate lowriders. Yet for every tasteful enhancement, someone installs a spoiler on […]
Songs that played at every school dance (no matter the year)
Songs that played at every school dance (no matter the year) The school dance was obligatory, slightly awkward, occasionally transcendent, and set to music that nobody had chosen but everyone somehow knew. There was a […]
The chain stores that defined suburban weekends
The chain stores that defined suburban weekends The American suburb of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s had a specific weekly rhythm. The work week ended, the car got loaded, and the family went somewhere. By […]
The background music of chain restaurants we grew up with
The background music of chain restaurants we grew up with Before curated brand soundtracks, the background music of the American chain restaurant was a more accidental affair. It came from an overhead system, too loud […]
American cities where people are the most delinquent on debt
American cities where people are the most delinquent on debt Falling behind on debt means late fees, account closures, credit damage, and delinquencies that stay on your report for seven years. For millions of Americans, […]
These are the cheapest places for seniors to retire in the US
These are the cheapest places for seniors to retire in the US The difference between a monthly mortgage of $1,200 and one of $3,500 is not a lifestyle preference. It is a financial reality that […]
Slang words only Midwesterners will understand
Slang words only Midwesterners will understand Every region has its own linguistic fingerprints, but the Midwest has a particular gift for producing words that stop everyone else cold. Linguists trace much of the distinctive vocabulary […]
Quiz: Which blood tests matter most for aging adults?
Quiz: Which blood tests matter most for aging adults? Most people know they should get blood work done. Fewer know what each test is actually looking for, or why some panels become more important after […]
The 10 “dream cars” that collectors are quietly dumping
The 10 “dream cars” that collectors are quietly dumping A pristine 1970 Plymouth Superbird recently sold at Barrett-Jackson for $180,000, representing a 40% decline from similar examples that commanded $ 300,000 or more just two […]