Maharishi Vedic City sits on quiet farmland in southeast Iowa. At first glance, it looks like any small town. But step inside the boundaries, and the rules change. Every home faces east. Fast food chains are absent. Non-organic food is illegal under city law. Twice each day, residents stop what they are doing and meditate,
After covering the US states that start with L, the next group begins with M. There are eight of them, each tied to a different part of the American story. Some of them are known for shaping the early history of the United States, while others built modern industry, along with those who became renowned
There is a strange stretch of pavement near Springer, Oklahoma, that makes drivers stop, stare, and doubt their eyes. Locals call it Gravity Hill. Cars left in neutral slide uphill, slow and steady, against every law of physics taught in school. It looks impossible, yet the effect feels real to anyone sitting behind the wheel.
After covering the US states that start with K, the next in the series is the letter L. Louisiana is the only state that carries that spot in the alphabet, but its story has more weight than most. It grew out of swamps, trade routes, and human will, shaped by every culture that touched its
San Bernardino County is huge. It covers almost 20,105 square miles in Southern California, making it the biggest county in the United States. It is so large that nine full states are smaller than it. You can drive for hours and still be inside the same county. The land includes busy cities, quiet deserts, and
After covering the US states that start with I, the series moves forward. There are no US states that start with J, so attention turns to the US states that start with K. There are two of them – Kansas and Kentucky. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about these two states. Kansas Kansas
The next one in my series about US states by letter is I. If you missed the previous one, it was about Hawaii, as that is the only US state that starts with H. Now, let’s find out more about the US states that start with I. Idaho Idaho does not get much attention, yet
After covering Georgia as the only state that starts with G, the next letter is H. Hawaii is the only state that begins with it. Get ready to explore surprising facts about its islands, path to statehood, and the unique details that make it unlike any other place in the United States. History Hawaii became
Virginia has a rich history, but it also has some weird laws that make no sense today. A few are harmless and funny, others are outdated leftovers, and some are still officially on the books. You will see everything from trick-or-treat bans to cave rock sales rules, and even laws about what happens in the
When people look for a place to call home, two questions rise to the top. Can we afford it, and are the schools strong enough for our kids? In 2025, Ohio has cities that answer both. Here are some of the best places in the state for families who want affordable homes and good schools.