According to NASA, there are around 114 million lakes, while the United States alone has over 120,000 lakes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. From pristine natural lakes to functional yet beautiful artificial lakes, we take you through some of the scenic lakes in the U.S. Crater Lake, Oregon This is the deepest lake in…
Being a kid in the 80s meant living in a world without instant gratification. You had to wait—whether it was for your favorite song to come on the radio, a Saturday morning cartoon, or to see your photos develop. Everything felt like it had its own rhythm, and looking back, it’s that slower pace that…
Pet names used to carry a certain charm that feels missing today. Nowadays, we’re quick to adopt trendy nicknames like “babe” or “boo”, but there’s something nostalgic about the classics that makes you want to revisit them. Let’s explore some of the most heartwarming pet names that deserve to be part of modern love. Angel…
The 1970s saw challenges like inflation and recession, and the automobile industry wasn’t spared. The industry also faced what was known as the malaise era, which was characterized by notoriously poor products. We explore five of the worst cars from this decade, their strengths, and their numerous misgivings. Ford Pinto Ford’s answer to the industry’s…
Music has always been subjective, so it’s almost impossible to have everyone enjoy or dislike any song. Still, most people will agree that some songs that topped the Billboard Top 100 in the 1970s had no business being there. This list explores five awkward number-one songs that left listeners bewildered. “Indian Reservation” by The Raiders…
Every generation has its quirks, but few have rewritten the rules quite like Gen X. Sandwiched between the larger-than-life Baby Boomers and the hyper-connected Millennials, this cohort quietly dismantled traditional norms, much to the dismay of their elders. Growing up with latchkey childhoods, grunge music, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Gen X created some…
Scattered across the globe, ruins like the Mesa Verde are windows into humanity’s earlier days. Luckily, they have survived and tell the stories of once-great empires, innovation, and resilience. Ready to dive into these artificial time machines? Let’s uncover five of them, their histories, and the stories they hold. Machu Picchu, Peru This iconic Inca…
The music scene of the 1960s continued with the rise of pop and rock ‘n roll genres and ended with rock music’s popularity. Bands from Britain especially gained worldwide fame and dominated the charts. Join us as we explore some famous bands from the 1960s and their present conditions. The Beatles English band The Beatles…
Where you grew up isn’t just a pin on the map—it’s a whole chapter of your story. The way you talk, what you value, and even how you handle conflict can often be traced back to those early years in a specific part of the world. Let’s take a closer look at what your childhood…
If you grew up in the ’70s, your Saturday mornings weren’t just about cereal and cartoons—they were an unexpected mix of whimsy and downright weirdness. Back then, kids’ shows didn’t shy away from the surreal or the unsettling, leaving us with memories that are as nostalgic as they are eerie. Let’s take a look at…