Pollen: The Dust of Spring
Types of Pollen and When They Strike It’s that time again! Spring has sprung and the sun it out in full bloom. Flowers and bees are about and the wind is delightful. All is grand in the spring months of the year. But will all that grand color of flowers and trees comes the dreaded pollen. Many people have allergies related to pollen and some call it hay fever or…
Eat This, Not That!
Bizarre Food Combos People Swear By Vanilla Ice Cream and Olive Oil Photo by Getty Images This is a new trend that has popped up recently. Many people are coming to find that it is a great way to make…
North Carolina’s Historic Restaurants
Locations as Old as Time Carolina Coffee Shop Photo by Visit Chapel Hill This restaurant has the proud honor of being North Carolina’s longest running original restaurant. It began as a student post office at UNC Chapel Hill before morphing…
Banned Toys in America
Top Toys You Won’t See On Shelves Easy Bake Oven Photo by Getty Images Every kid growing up in the 70’s, 80’s, and early 90’s wanted the amazing Easy Bake Oven, first produced by Kenner then by Hasbro. It was…
All Aboard!
Must See Train Rides in North Carolina Tweetsie Railroad Photo by Getty Image If you have lived in North Carolina for a time, you have probably heard of Tweetsie Railroad or maybe you have visited as a child. Tweetsie Railroad…
Urban Legends
North Carolina Urban Legends 1. The Devil’s Tramping Ground (Chatham County) 1 Located in Bear Creek, North Carolina, The Devil’s Tramping Ground is a mysterious, barren circle shrouded in legend. Folklore claims the Devil paces the clearing at night, contemplating…
6 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…
Valentines Day
The History and Celebration of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, is a day dedicated to love and romance. While many associate it with chocolates, flowers, and heartfelt gestures, its origins date back centuries and have evolved…
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…