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Illinois has a lot of great things going for it. But, like all good things, there are some drawbacks. In fact, there are some things that can kill you! Here are nine things that can (and just might) kill you in Illinois. Tornadoes Daniel Rodriguez/Flickr Tornadoes might be the worst drawback to living in Illinois. All that flat land and weather patterns make it ripe for tornadoes. We’ve had some really bad ones, and typically have a pretty bad one every few years....

This family owned candy store is the best sweet shop in the state! Owned by the Fascia family, they’ve been whipping up homemade chocolates for over fifty years now. Their chocolate is so good they call them the “bunny headquarters” because there’s no better place to snag a chocolate bunny at Easter. But the truth is you can visit them all year round, holiday or not! Fascia’s Chocolates is located at 44 Chase River Road in Waterbury....

We all know Indiana has a wide assortment of small towns, all with their own unique vibes. But there’s one town in particular in Indiana that doesn’t get a whole lot of love. This hidden gem has a ton of history, incredible buildings, unforgettable food, and might just be the coolest town in Indiana… columbusinsider/TripAdvisor Columbus, Indiana is a fascinating tiny city in the Hoosier state. Columbus has approximately 44,000 residents and was voted #11 in National Geographic Traveler in 2008....

Okay, we’ll admit it. “Epic” might be a bit of an overstatement considering this mountain doesn’t require camping gear and dehydrated food. But, that doesn’t make a trip to western Maine’s Tumbledown Mountain any less of a thrill. If you enjoy the outdoors, but aren’t looking to adventure through Maine’s “100-mile-wilderness,” this just might be the perfect mountain for you to explore. Noah Meyerhans / Flickr Tumbledown Mountain is located in the western region of Maine, North of Weld....

We’re roughly halfway through winter and that means that a good portion of our residents are beginning to go a little stir crazy. If you’ve been avoiding enjoying our winter weather and hitting the slopes because you don’t want to deal with the seasonal chaos, then we have the perfect solution for you. Hiding away out in New York’s westernmost corner is a little known resort that will literally take you away from it all....

Do you believe in curses? You might after you read this story. The U.S.S. Akron was a Naval Airship based out of Lakehurst, New Jersey that seems to have been doomed from day one. One accident followed another, resulting in tragedy. The U.S.S. Akron being built. Wikipedia/US Department of the Navy The U.S.S. Akron was constructed in the Goodyear Airdock in Akron, Ohio between 1929-1931. Her intended purpose was to be utilized as a flying aircraft carrier....

Dozens of wildfires across northern Georgia have our residents praying to anything and everything for any amount of rain. It was one month ago that the fires began, and they’ve spread nonstop ever since, exacerbated by our state’s drought. With more than 20,000 acres of land already burned, the ongoing wildfires that are still active are making this one of the worst devastations our state has seen in quite some time....

Louisiana is filled with some breathtaking scenery. While we couldn’t possibly list them all, we did find a few of our favorite cities that we think have beautiful views. Abbeville Lane Fournerat/Flickr City of Abbeville/Facebook The city of Abbeville certainly is “someplace special on the bayou”. Their downtown business district has been registered with the National Register of Historic Places. Avery Island Brad Kebodeaux/Flickr Wikimedia Known for Tabasco hot sauce, but Avery Island has much more to offer....

Just about anywhere in Maine provides a great jumping-off-point for exploring the beauty of the state. Simply walking outside can remind us why we’ve chosen to call Vacationland home. But, for all the obvious beauty there are even more spots that lay hidden and off-the-beaten path. The place we’ll tell you about today is one of the best if you’re looking for a remote spot in Maine to remind yourself that the journey is always worth it....

Usually, popcorn is a snack that we reserve for the movie theater or a sporting event. However, many sweet treat makers are seeing an opportunity to spruce up those popped kernels with some delicious flavors. One of those places is Funky Monkey Corn Company in Gladstone, Missouri. Funky Monkey Corn Company only opened 3 years ago, but it’s already established quite a quirky, yet delicious reputation. Funky Monkey Corn Company/website...

Dining out might be an Austinite’s favorite pastime, but just because it’s easy and delicious doesn’t mean it has to break the bank. The capital city is full of incredible restaurants that keep both your wallet and your belly full. These 10 cheap restaurants in Austin offer scrumptious meals for less than $10. Vera Cruz All Natural Veracruz Tacos edwin_x_ochoa/Flickr Arguably the best taco trailer in town, Vera Cruz All Natural uses only fresh ingredients....

Thinking of moving to Arizona in the future? While we aren’t particularly well-known for welcoming newcomers with open arms—we do, after all, have an unofficial motto of “welcome to Arizona, now go home”—we do owe a huge part of our state’s growth to people moving here from other states and countries. In fact, I know from reading the comments that half of Only In Arizona’s readers are originally from other states!...

You might have seen a big fancy grocery store on almost every corner of DC. But why shop there when you can find a cozy hidden gem just around the corner? DC has plenty of local and independently owned supermarkets where you can not only find great food but also a great atmosphere. Here are the 11 best local supermarkets in DC! Glen’s Garden Market Facebook/Glen’s Garden Market - Dupont...

In Austin, there’s a mouthwatering restaurant on every block. New places pop up every month, and beloved diners often change hands or go out of business. In a city that’s known for its unique and adventurous recipes, it can be difficult for businesses to stay open. Some places, however, have had no trouble serving the hungry masses. Here are 11 of the oldest restaurants in Austin. Scholz Garten Scholz Garten...

There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than marveling at the amazing decorations that have gone up all over the state. And for many families, viewing these decorations is an anticipated holiday tradition. So just to help get the (festive) ball rolling, we’ve searched the state for some of the best decorations around. From spectacular light shows to intricate holiday displays, these 12 places will have you feeling the spirit of the season faster than you can say “jingle bells....

When we think of a restaurant that’s hard to get into, we tend to think of the most expensive place around that requires reservations a month in advance. But those aren’t necessarily the spots that people go gaga over. A lot of the time, it’s those places that are always crowded with die hard loyalists that make a restaurant truly special. You know what we’re talking about – perhaps they’re a hole in the wall, but they always have a line out the door....

Massachusetts is many things. We’re beautiful, smart and have a great personality…but we’re also a bit quirky. Some aspects of living in this state mean that, at times, Massachusetts can feel like the black sheep of the bunch. Here are some of the ways we stand out from the crowd. Sarcasm is like a second language here. Flickr/David Bruce We are practically born speaking it fluently. We have an official state polka....

Whether you realize it or not, growing up in Mississippi has had some lasting effects on you. From the way you speak to your food preferences, being reared in the Magnolia State has definitely played a role in molding you into the person you are today. Not so sure? Keep reading for 13 side effects everyone experiences from growing up in Mississippi. You have a tendency to bless a lot of hearts....

The big cities in South Carolina have a well-published and promoted history that inspires people to travel near and far to see them. But South Carolina wasn’t built on five or six big towns alone. There are dozens and dozens of smaller towns and communities that contributed to making South Carolina such a great place and they have history behind them too. Here are 15 of those historic towns. Walterboro, SC Jeff Kramer, MD Walterboro is an old historic town where rice planters in the Lowcountry would go to escape malaria outbreaks during the summer....

Pittsburghers are friendly and passionate people but, beware, there are some things you really don’t want to say or to do unless you want to see all that passion turn into anger. Here are 15 sure-fire ways to make a Pittsburgher mad. (And, for some of these, we do them ourselves, making other Pittsburghers mad.) Steal our parking spot. Flickr/meryddian That chair in the snowy parking spot? It’s there for a reason....