In 1941, two men dug into Arizona’s past and found a gold mine of history. Emil Haury, with his Harvard degree, teamed up with Julian Hayden, who learned archaeology in the field. They cut through 12 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Georgia slang is part traffic report, part tailgate chant, and part “meet me by that giant roadside chicken.” If these sound normal, you didn’t just visit—you’ve sprinted Peachtree on the Fourth and ...

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 ...

Welcome to the 19th-century French Quarter shop where modern U.S. pharmacy was born. Back in 1816, when snake oil and magic potions ruled, Louis Dufilho Jr. became the first guy in America to pass a ...

Fort Hancock held nuclear missiles just miles from Manhattan, and most New Yorkers never knew. From 1954 to 1974, this Sandy Hook base housed Nike Site NY-56, part of a secret ring of missile sites ...

Tennessee: where the barbecue is smoky, the music never stops, and the laws? Let’s just say some of them could use a remix. While the Volunteer State gave us Elvis, Dollywood, and the Grand Ole Opry, ...

South Carolina: the Palmetto State, where the tea is sweet, the manners are strict, and the laws… took a sharp left somewhere after “Bless your heart.” While it’s a state steeped in Southern tradition ...

Watson Lake looks like a total dream spot: a blue oasis winding through massive granite boulders just outside Prescott. You can kayak through the rock maze or hit the trails for killer views, but here ...

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 ...