Hidden Gems of North Carolina
Go Explore Our StateAsheville Pinball Machine MuseumDo you remember when arcades were everywhere and you could go and spend hours roaming the games and racking up points? One of those games was the pinball machine and some people have become masters of the flippers. But did you know there is a place to go explore over ...
Super Expensive Legos
Top Ranked SetsThe Most Valuable Set10179 LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Millennium Falcon is, at the moment, Lego’s Most Valuable Set. It has 5,197 pieces and is currently averaged to be around $2,403.Photo by EbayThe Largest SetThe 10307 LEGO Landmarks Eiffel Tower is the Lego company largest build y...
Vroom Vroom!
15 Most Expensive Cars in the WorldHave you ever wondered how expensive some cars are? Well, here are 15 that you should consider if your wallet can agree with you!Rolls-Royce Droptail: $32 millionPhoto by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClubPagani Huayra Codalunga: $7 millionPhoto by Wikipedia Images, By MrWalkr – O...
Vroom Vroom!
15 Most Expensive Cars in the World Have you ever wondered how expensive some cars are? Well, here are 15 that you should consider if your wallet can agree with you! Rolls-Royce Droptail: $32 million Photo by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub Pagani Huayra Codalunga: $7 million Photo by Wikipedia Images, By MrWalkr - Ow...
Eat This, Not That!
Bizarre Food Combos People Swear ByVanilla Ice Cream and Olive OilPhoto by Getty ImagesThis is a new trend that has popped up recently. Many people are coming to find that it is a great way to make plain ice cream more decadent. The olive oil gives a nutty, almost fruity, rich taste to the neutral flavours of the vanil...
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 plain ice cream more decadent. The olive oil gives a nutty, almost fruity, rich taste to the neutral flavours of the va...
North Carolina’s Historic Restaurants
Locations as Old as TimeCarolina Coffee ShopPhoto by Visit Chapel HillThis 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 into a soda shop then in 1922 into the full-service coffee and bar it is tod...
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 into a soda shop then in 1922 into the full-service coffee and bar it is today....
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 is a wild west themed adventure everyone should experience at least once in their life. They ...
Urban Legends
North Carolina Urban Legends1. The Devil's Tramping Ground (Chatham County)1Located 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 the world’s evils, and that objects left there disa...
6 Weird Roadside Attractions
North Carolina’s Weirdest Roadside AttractionsBEEPShangri-La Stone VillageThis 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 a nearby quarry, the site features 27 smal...
Hobbies
Hobbies to Take UpTime ConsiderationYou may have a full-time job or be in school, so choosing a hobby that fits your current obligations is important. Consider how many days per week you can dedicate to a hobby, how often you'll participate, and the overall free time you have. You might wonder how your friend manages t...
Hobbies
Hobbies to Take Up Time Consideration You may have a full-time job or be in school, so choosing a hobby that fits your current obligations is important. Consider how many days per week you can dedicate to a hobby, how often you'll participate, and the overall free time you have. You might wonder how your friend manages...
North Carolina Facts
North Carolina Facts They Don’t Teach in SchoolSure, 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 home in America? Buckle up, because we're diving into some fascinating facts about North...
New Years Resolutions
Achievable Goals and Resolutions for 2025Health and WellnessHydration 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 into your routine, five times a week.Balanced Diet: Aim...
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 into your routine, five times a week. Balanced Diet:...
A Year in Review
2024 Year in Review: North Carolina’s Defining Moments2024 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 the key events, from sports to politics, that have defined t...
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 the key events, from sports to politics, that have defined the ye...
History of the Holidays
New YearsNEW YORK – JANUARY 01: Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty ImagesNew 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 the Julian calendar, based on the sun, starting January 1st. The Gregorian calendar, mo...
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 the Julian calendar, based on the sun, starting January 1st. The Gregorian calendar, most widely ...