Paul Mallory

Remember when stores actually closed at 5 PM and nobody panic-bought anything online at 2 AM? The 1960s were the golden age of family businesses that didn’t need venture capital or a Series A round to survive. These weren’t billion-dollar unicorns built in garages with pizza and Red Bull. They were actual families selling actual … Read more20 Family Businesses People Recall from the 60s

Remember when your boss had a full bar in their office and nobody batted an eye? The 1970s workplace was a different universe. You could smoke at your desk, drink at lunch, and punch out early on Fridays without losing your job. Office culture back then would send today’s HR departments into absolute panic mode. … Read more20 Workplace Traditions People Talked About in the 70s

The 1970s office was a wild place where smoking at your desk was mandatory and wearing pants could get you fired. Well, if you worked there. Every workplace revolution starts with someone saying “that will never work” while puffing on their third cigarette of the hour. The decade that brought us disco balls and bell-bottoms … Read more20 Office Trends People Questioned in the 70s

Remember when buying a screwdriver meant a 20-minute conversation about your cousin’s wedding? Small-town businesses in the 1960s operated on a currency we’ve mostly abandoned: knowing your customers by name. The butcher wrapped your meat in paper and gossip. The pharmacist delivered prescriptions to your door when you were too sick to pick them up. … Read more20 Small-Town Businesses People Remember from the 60s

Before side hustles got their own hashtag, they were called “making a little extra on the side” and usually involved your neighbor trying to sell you something at a party. The 1980s turned everyone into an entrepreneur whether they wanted to be or not. Your cousin sold Amway. Your aunt hosted Tupperware parties. That guy … Read more20 Side Hustles Folks Debated in the 80s

Ever been stuck in traffic so long you could’ve watched an entire movie? You’re not alone. Americans waste a full work week each year just sitting in their cars going nowhere. That’s 43 hours of your life annually 😵, costing the average driver $771 in lost time and productivity. The worst offenders? New York and … Read more20 US Cities With the Worst Traffic

Retiree immigration programs in Western countries often provide financial perks – from tax breaks to cash grants – to attract foreign pensioners. Below is a region-by-region overview of notable programs in Europe, North America, and other Western regions, including the incentives offered, who qualifies, and how to apply. Europe Ireland’s Island Revitalization Program – Grants … Read moreCountries That Pay You To Move There

Ever walked into a room and felt like everyone else just knows more? Let’s change that. How To Become The Smartest Person In The Room (Without Reading 100 Books) Let’s be real—reading a book a week sounds great… until life happens. Work, kids, social life—who’s got time for 400 pages per book? But what if … Read moreBecome The Smartest Person In The Room

They say ‘leave only footprints,’ but it seems some beachgoers missed the memo. Imagine beaches where the only shells you find are plastic wrappers. Our list of beaches reads more like crime scenes where the usual suspects are us. If you’ve ever wondered where your plastic grocery bags vacation, look no further than these top … Read more10 Beautiful Beaches That Have Been Ruined by People

If you live at Morata Tampa Bay, you get access to the beautiful 15-acre Crystal Lagoon. It’s the largest one in the entire nation. That’s right, the largest Crystal Lagoon in the country is located in San Antonio, Florida, about 30 miles north of downtown Tampa. Today is the grand opening event, featuring food trucks, … Read moreYour Next Florida Adventure: Swim in Crystal-Clear Waters