Leap Year Superstitions
Leap Year Superstitions: Myths, Legends, and Strange Beliefs Every four years, an extra day appears on our calendars… February 29. While this might seem like a simple correction to keep our time in sync with the Earth’s orbit, many cultures believe it’s much more than that. From marriage myths to supernatural fears, leap years have long been surrounded by strange superstitions. We all know that a typical year has 365…
Weird Laws
Strangest North Carolina Laws That Still Exist No More Than 2 Sessions of Bingo Getty Images Starting off the list of weird laws, per § 14-309.8, Bingo can only be played twice a week, and you’ve got to wait a…
Weird Roadside Attractions
North Carolina’s Weirdest Roadside Attractions BEEP Shangri-La Stone Village This miniature village began as a hobby for retired farmer Henry Warren, and decades later, it still charms visitors along N.C. Highway 86. Constructed with stone, concrete, and quartz sourced from…
North Carolina Facts
North Carolina Facts They Don’t Teach in School Sure, we all know North Carolina is the ‘Tar Heel State’ and home to the Wright Brothers’ first flight. But did you know it was also home to Blackbear and the largest…
New Years Resolutions
Achievable Goals and Resolutions for 2025 Health and Wellness Hydration Goal: Drink more water daily to maintain hydration. (3.7 liters is recommended for men, 2.7 liters is recommended for women) Regular Exercise: Incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity…
A Year in Review
2024 Year in Review: North Carolina’s Defining Moments 2024 has been a year of remarkable shifts and moments of both triumph and turmoil for North Carolina and the nation. From groundbreaking achievements to unexpected challenges, it’s time to reflect on…
History of the Holidays
New Years NEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images New Year’s Day celebrations can be traced back to 2000 BCE in Mesopotamia, where the new year began with the new moon. In 46 B.C., Julius Ceasar created…
RDU Airlines
Biggest Carriers at Raleigh Durham International Airport (2022 data) 10. Icelandair Photo by Getty Images Icelandair carried 33,700 passengers; 0.3% of RDU’s airport total 9. Spirit Photo by Getty Images Spirit Airlines carried 88,100 passengers; 0.7% of RDU’s airport total…
Holiday Gift Guide
Foodie For the ones who savor every bite and love to spice up life! Cookbook: Old World Italian ($16) & The Essential Cookbook ($55) Bluetooth thermometer: MEATER ($80) & NIEPU ($50) Cheese subscription: Harry & David ($135) & Hickory Farms…