The most common town name in USA and other common city names are often named for famous individuals like past presidents. In fact, as you’ll see, one man is responsible for two of the top 10 names. We’ll also touch on the coasts with the most, which is only illuminated thanks to ...
Occupational last names make up some of the most common surnames found in the United States today, most notably Smith, which has been the most common last name in the USA for decades. Other names like Knight, Prince, Baker, Farmer, and Tanner all came about due to this naming tactic. Th...
We felt warmly received everywhere we went in Iceland whether it was the bright lights of the capital, Reykjavik, to a small town in the middle of the countryside. Nobody batted an eyelid at us. You can FEEL the air of tolerance in the air here! It's not surprising – when gay marri...
The town has German roots and if you want to enjoy some classic food and drinks. They recommend thePontotoc Vineyard Weingarten. This is a family owned business, so why not bring your family to go check it out. Pioneer Museum Have your kids explore what it was like to grow up in Texas...
Roswell, New Mexico has a reputation for being the center of alien activity and many believe that their mysterious landing in 1947 is proof. It may seem like any small town USA from the outside, but on closer inspection, it contains numerous 'alien' references such as an extraterrestrial hig...
called NBC’s Saturday Night, known today as Saturday Night Live. Fast-forward some five decades later and Saturday Night Live – SNL for short – would go on to not just become a hit, but an institution that would go on to birth the careers of some of the biggest names in ...
small-town getaways While not what you might traditionally think of when imagining cities, this is the de facto capital of California’s wine country. A getaway here is certainly centered around wine, with more than 400 wineries and 90 tasting rooms across the county. Some of our favorites ...
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— Ghost Town (@ghosttownpod) March 25, 2019 The Eddy House is named for the illiterate brothers William and Horatio, who resided in the home in 1870 and claimed to contact spirits on the other side during séances they invited the public to witness. Allegedly, the boys slipped into ...
10 Washington State Town Names That Don’t Sound Like Washington Do these 10 Washington State towns sound like they belong in Washington? Gallery Credit: Rik Mikals Walla Walla Washington credit:rikmikals Walla Walla Washington The repetition and unique sound of this name stand out. We love Walla...