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In the early 1800s, Pittsburgh was known as one of the most productive coal towns in the country. The area was also known for producing petroleum, natural gas, and lumber. And of course, we could not talk about Pittsburgh industry without mentioning its status as Iron City. In 1815 alone, the city produced $764,000 in iron. As a side effect of this intense manufacture economy, pollution was inevitable. By 1816, the year Pittsburgh was incorporated as a city, it was already known for being constantly covered in a thick fog of coal dust....

Ever wonder where is the safest spot to live in the United States? When it comes to natural disasters, Washington state ranks in the top three safest places in the country. World Atlas ranked the states around the country based on safety. Flickr/Joe Wolf Their safety rankings were based on broad categories, and the specific types of safety varied by state. For instance, Utah ranks high for road safety. The Evergreen State, on the other hand, ranks high for its safety net from natural disasters....

If you truly love your home, you’ll want to stay there forever. If you call Pennsylvania your home, then there are tons of reasons to stay; and even if you live elsewhere, PA is a great state for retirement. Here are some reasons why this state is truly great to grow old… In 2015, Kiplinger’s List ranked Pennsylvania the fourth best state for retirement in the U.S. Moyan Brenn/ Flickr...

How do you tell apart a West Virginia native from someone who’s just passing through or who lives here but isn’t attached to the state? One way is by detecting things that West Virginians will never do. Here are somethings that you’ll never catch a West Virginian doing: Mispronouncing Appalachia. Jax42 It’s Appa-lah-cha, not Appa-lay-sha. Driving poorly on winter roads. Lindley Ashline/ Flickr We know how to drive. Cheering for Pitt....

The year 1935 was 81 years ago. For a some people, that’s as long as a lifetime. It’s really amazing to look at these photos and realize how much can change just over the course of one person’s life. Just comparing the movie posters from today and to back then is amazing. Check out these incredible photos from the past: Movie Theater, New Orleans, LA 1935 photogrammar.yale.edu / Walker Evans Here, the Liberty Theater in 1935 used to screen the most popular movies on St....

Minnesota is the perfect place for a romantic date. From the water to the rolling hills, there are so many gorgeous spots to take your sweetheart. Take a walk around Lake of the Isles, the quiet , peaceful lake of the bunch in Minneapolis. Flickr/Matt Lewis Any of Minnesota’s lakes make the perfect romantic setting, especially during sunrise and sunset. Head to one of Minnesota’s beautiful waterfalls. Flickr/Andy Tinkham You can make a quick trip to Minnehaha or take a weekend and journey to Gooseberry or Grand Portage High Falls....

Nearly 200 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, a forgotten part of Minnesota history rises from among the lakes of Otter Tail County. Opened just 32 years after Minnesota officially became a state, the Fergus Falls State Hospital is a beautiful building with a long history. Beyond its chipped paint and crumbling woodwork, the abandoned hospital stands as a reminder of the early days of Minnesota – and of medicine....

Named after its resemblance to the handle on a cooking pan, Oklahoma’s Panhandle occupies the extreme northwestern portion of Oklahoma. The area is a 166-mile-long and 34-mile-wide strip of land stretching west towards New Mexico. It is not known as being one of Oklahoma’s more beautiful places, but we’re here to show you otherwise. This stretch of land in the Sooner State is actually a rugged, breathtaking area filled with serenity and majestic beauty....

You never appreciate what you have until it’s gone – or until you’ve moved somewhere else. Iowa has so much to offer, and we take it for granted. It really is the best state, and when you move away from this place, you start to miss everything about it. Here are 18 things people miss the most when they leave Iowa: The people. They are the nicest and friendliest ones you’ll ever meet....

As one of the oldest states in the nation, Rhode Island has quite an extensive history! While most of this is pretty well documented in our history books, there are a few fascinating things have have happened in the state you probably haven’t heard about. Some of these things occurred more than a century ago, while others are part of our state’s more recent history. Regardless of when it happened, these 7 things are definitely pretty amazing!...

When most people think about the record-breaking bad weather, we think back to times when the photos were black and white and the cars blanketed in snow were ones only seen in antique car shows today. But, in Maine, the record breaking weather is actually pretty recent. Only a few years ago, we saw a massive blizzard. As we fight our way through another winter in Maine, we thought it was worth remembering the winter of 2015, when the snow was constant, the temps were frigid and the photos were incredible....

The Southwest is well-known for it’s dramatic storms, particularly during monsoon season. Although these incredible storms are hardly a rare event here, watching them form and move in timelapse footage is positively mesmerizing. Experiencing these supercell storms from below is completely different from watching them from afar, and photographer Mike Olbinski perfectly captured both the beauty and the sheer power of nature in this timelapse movie of monsoons moving across the desert....

Oklahoma is home to the largest natural gypsum cave in the world open to the public – Alabaster Caverns – and you need to visit this incredible place as soon as possible. The caves are part of the 200-acre Alabaster Caverns State Park in Freedom and guided tours are offered daily. Not only will you see a rare form of gypsum, but you’ll also get to see several species of bats during your tour....

There are so many charming waterfront towns in Maryland, where does one even begin exploring? Previously, we featured 15 of them and today, we’re highlighting one that deserves recognition. Offering one of the most beautiful lighthouses in the state as well as mouthwatering seafood restaurants, you’re going to love a trip to Cambridge. Cambridge is a cozy little city located along Choptank River. Google Maps The downtown area boasts local businesses and delicious restaurants....

Ever wonder how susceptible Colorado is to natural disasters? Worry not. Colorado ranks in the top three states in the nation that are the least likely to be hit by a natural disaster. World Atlas ranked states around the country based purely on safety factors. Flickr/Sheila Sund According to World Atlas, specific types of “safety” will vary by state. For instance, Rhode Island ranks high in “workplace safety.“The top three states that rank high for safety from natural disasters?...

Has anyone else noticed that this winter has been fairly mild? Trust me, I’m not complaining; I know what this time of year can look like in Colorado! Take, for example, Denver’s history making blizzard of 1913, where a record setting 45.7 inches fell in the Mile High City between December 1st through the 5th. Here’s a look at this incredible storm: A streetcar stuck in snow on 16th Street (between Welton and Glenarm)....

Us Texans are big fans of unassuming restaurants. Why put unnecessary effort into the atmosphere when the food is what really matters? Fancy five-star restaurants are cool and all, but I’d rather go to a place where I know every ounce of effort was put into the quality of the dishes. Coyote Bluff Cafe in Amarillo is one such place. Resembling a mobile home more so than a restaurant, you wouldn’t expect it to be one of the best restaurants in the city – but that’s the beauty of these kinds of places....

Less than an hour outside of downtown Pittsburgh sits a piece of Western Pennsylvania that has come back to life, welcoming visitors to experience just about every aspect of life in the early 20th century. Travel back in time – to 1910 – when you stay at this historic village near Pittsburgh. More than a century ago, miners worked alongside Buffalo Creek, mining and shipping limestone for use in the steel and other industries....

While some of these are silly and some are true to our southern roots, here are sixteen things you’ll never find a North Carolinian doing. 1. Not enjoying a nice summer night If we’re not making the most of the twilight, a nice chair, and of course the humidity, we must be stuck at work or just stuck inside. 2. Missing an important basketball game We used to watch the ACC Tournaments during school if that tells you anything....

The fall season is here, but it’s all too short, and we all know Montana’s winters are no joke. Obviously, it can get pretty cold, but have you ever wondered where Montana ranks among our coldest states? If you’ve ever been trapped inside on a cold day and thought, “this must be the coldest place in the country,” you weren’t that far off. Flickr/Kate Brady Alaska is definitely the coldest state in the U....