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10 Homegrown Minnesota Phrases That Baffle Most Americans
10 Homegrown Minnesota Phrases That Baffle Most Americans
10 Homegrown Minnesota Phrases That Baffle Most Americans
"I CAN'T UNDERSTAND THE WORDS COMING OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!" Excuse me? "I'm sorry but I do NOT speak your language!" But it's English. Well, it's English-ish. I may have a small, vaguely-annoying accent. Or a dialect. Or a strange 'twang you just can't place but you immediately want to forget...
Mandatory Tips Part Of The Experience At Vermont Restaurant
Mandatory Tips Part Of The Experience At Vermont Restaurant
Mandatory Tips Part Of The Experience At Vermont Restaurant
It's a divisive issue.  Once upon a time, tipping was a way to show your appreciation for good customer service from an employee.  Whether it was at the restaurant, the hair salon, or even a taxi ride - it was up to the customer to decide if and how much of a tip was left...
Daylight Saving Time Costs You Money
Daylight Saving Time Costs You Money
Daylight Saving Time Costs You Money
First off -- it's Daylight Saving Time - not "savings".  It's a single time period that we're talking about.  That said, many Americans might be surprised that a research project contradicts one of the central reasons for the creation of DST...