Lifestyle Stories

Curio, Lifestyle, Stories

Pop Quiz! 16 Back-to-School Facts You Hadn’t See Coming

Learn the real reason school starts in the fall, what backpacks were originally used for, and how recess almost got banned.

✦ seasonal series ✦ fall series ✦ fall explorations

Curio, Lifestyle, Stories

Before the Leaves Fall: 9 Facts About Second Summer

A warm-weather encore filled with trivia and charm—Second Summer is the golden pause between seasons. Discover fun facts, forgotten traditions, and sunlit surprises in this seasonal spotlight.

✦ seasonal series ✦ fall series ✦ fall explorations

Curio, Lifestyle, Stories

11 Sun-Soaked Secrets: Solstice and Celestial Highlights

The sky isn’t the limit — it’s the season’s biggest show.

✦ seasonal series ✦ explorations ✦ summer series

Curio, Lifestyle, Productivity, Stories

10 Ways to Stay Chill This Summer

Sun safety and chill science — because summer’s better when you’re informed.

✦ seasonal series ✦ explorations ✦ summer series

Curio, Lifestyle, Stories, Travel

23 Quirky & Fun Roadside Attractions + Road Trip Trivia

From giant peanuts to upside-down houses, America’s highways are dotted with some truly unexpected sights.

✦ explorations ✦ summer series

Curio, Lifestyle

Plants Can Hear You Chew!

15 curious facts, cheerful blooms, and a little tour of what’s growing in my backyard garden.

✦ seasonal series ✦ gardening ✦ trivia

Curio, Lifestyle, Stories, Travel

12 Hidden Hits of Columbia, SC

Fascinating stories, historic quirks, and local trivia you might not know about 12 unforgettable spots around Columbia.

✦ southeast ✦ trivia
Curio Seasonal Series