The first Fourth of July in the American West wasn’t much like ours today. On July 4, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s men fired their boat cannon at dawn while pushing up the Missouri River. The day was so ...

New York: where the pizza’s legendary, the people are bold, and the laws… well, some of them seem like they were drafted during a 3 a.m. subway ride. From no- masking rules in bowling alleys to ...

Florida boasts renowned sunny beaches, thrilling theme parks, and a rich array of wildlife, with the American alligator standing out as one of its most formidable inhabitants. These ancient reptiles, ...

Wolf Island Road stands out among these haunted thoroughfares. Travelers have reported sightings of ghostly figures and eerie sounds, such as those of a phantom procession. The road itself seems to ...

Oklahoma: where the wind comes sweeping down the plain—and so do some absolutely bizarre laws. Known for its cowboy culture, tornado drills, and more roadside pecan stands than you can count, the ...

New Mexico: land of enchantment, alien sightings, green chile worship, and— believe it or not—laws that are just as offbeat as a Roswell souvenir shop. From camel restrictions to courtroom footwear ...

Illinois boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders, but within its borders lie intriguing mysteries and legends that challenge the laws of physics and logic. Notable among these ...

1. It’s Illegal to Tap Your Foot to Music in a Tavern Yes, really. A long-standing law bans patrons from keeping time to music in restaurants and bars—so don’t even think about bobbing your head to ...

Nebraska: where the skies are big, the corn is king, and the laws are… a-maize- ingly weird. While the Cornhusker State is known for wide-open spaces, friendly folks, and college football so intense ...

Surviving a nuclear war is not easy, but it is not impossible either. There are many factors that could influence your survival, such as: The location, size, and number of the nuclear bombs. The ...

California may be known for sunshine, beaches, and Hollywood glam, but the everyday habits of its residents can look completely unhinged to outsiders. To locals, though, these quirks are part of what ...

Ohio: the Buckeye State, where college football is a religion, the weather can’t make up its mind, and the legal code is just as unpredictable. From outlawed fish intoxication to a genuine fear of ...