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Fudge, Chocolate and Original-Recipe Ice Cream Draw Crowds to Kilwins at 140 St. George Street in St. Augustine, Florida
Some of the best finds in Florida start with nothing more than a smell drifting out of an open doorway. You are strolling a busy old street, not really hunting for anything, when warm sugar and toasted batter pull you…
West Virginia
This Retro Parkersburg, West Virginia, Diner Has Built a Big Reputation Around Breakfast and Pie
There is a diner in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where the coffee is always hot, the portions are almost unreasonably generous, and the pie case near the counter will stop you mid-stride. People drive two and a half hours from across…
Oklahoma
Once a Thriving Mining Town, Picher, Oklahoma Now Stands Empty Beside Mountains of Gray Chat
Oklahoma holds many surprises tucked along its back roads, but few places stop you in your tracks quite like a town that simply ceased to exist. Somewhere in the northeastern corner of the state, a community that once buzzed with tens…
Destinations
13 of the World’s Strongest Passports for Visa-Free Travel
Your passport is one of the most powerful travel tools you own, and some passports open far more doors than others. The July 2026 Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports by how many of 227 destinations their holders can visit…
South Carolina
Board a Ferry in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and You’ll Reach Fort Sumter in About 30 Minutes
I almost skipped it, thinking a boat ride to an old fort sounded like homework. Then I found myself on the water in South Carolina, snack in hand, watching a brick island rise out of the harbor like a secret waiting…
Tennessee
This Overlooked Cluster Of Roadside Statues Hides Down A Remote Tennessee Country Road
Some of the best surprises in Tennessee show up when you least expect them, tucked along a quiet country road far from the crowds. Down a winding rural stretch sits a collection of hand-carved concrete figures that most people drive…
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At This Georgia Discount Grocery, Shoppers Hunt Down Name Brands at Prices That Feel Like a Fluke
Some stores in Georgia keep the same shelves week after week, but this one rearranges itself into something new every time the doors open. Regulars call it a treasure hunt, and they mean it, because the item you spot today may vanish…
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15 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Spent Time in Prison
Fame and fortune don't always keep people out of trouble with the law. Over the years, some of Hollywood's biggest stars and music icons have faced serious legal consequences, including actual prison time. From tax evasion to assault…