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Is It Illegal to Keep a Squirrel As a Pet in Your Home?
Turns out some states might be totally cool with you having a pet squirrel. Is your state one of them?
Heartbreaking Reason Why Many in Missouri Use Gold Porch Lights
I've always considered porch lights just the thing that keeps me from falling down my steps at night. For many of my neighbors in Missouri though, they are a way to convey a message and the color matters. I've learned there's a truly heartbreaking reason why many make their porch lights gold.
Illinois Ranked as a State Most Likely to Survive a Civil War?
I have so many questions. A new ranking of states that are supposedly united at the moment asks the question of what happens if they aren't. It states that Illinois is best equipped (literally) to be a state that survives what would almost absolutely be a tragic conflict. Did I mention that I have so many questions?
Ever Wonder Why There are Stars on Missouri Barns? Not for Décor
Have you ever driven past a barn with a colorful star and wondered why? I always assumed it was merely decorative, but as it turns out, there's also much history and symbolism behind these rural icons.
Why Many Missouri Geniuses Put Toothbrushes in Their Dishwasher
It really does make a lot of sense when you think about it. I've found a genius hack that has inspired many in Missouri to regularly put toothbrushes in their dishwasher. It's a very good idea that I wish I had thought of first.
Yelp Says This Illinois Roadside Attraction is the Most Outrageous
The best attractions are those you come across that are not planned to see. However, there is one attraction in Illinois that is a must-see to believe.
I Am Still Recovering From This Mind-Blowing Tree-Cutting Video
Nothing looks at all out of the ordinary, and then everything changes. This is as satisfying as a tree falling can get.
If You See a White Circle on a Tree, the Clock is Ticking
You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.
Illinois Residents Owed $1 Billion in Unclaimed Savings Bonds
It all adds up to an astounding amount of money and part of it might be owed to you. The Illinois State Treasurer has announced that there are approximately $1 billion dollars in unclaimed savings bonds in the Land of Lincoln alone. The good news is there's an easy way to check if you're owed part of that money.
Internet’s Loneliest Missouri Place is 100% Completely Ridiculous
You can't see this, but I'm rolling my eyes and haven't stopped since I first learned what the internet thinks is Missouri's loneliest place. It is beyond ridiculous and I can prove it with personal experience and some science, too.