Culture
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Meet the New Hampshire survivors of the Titanic
It’s been 113 years since the Titanic, that unsinkable ship, hit an iceberg and sank. The date was April 15, 1912. Of the 2,200 passengers and crew on board, only around 700 survived due to a lifeboat shortage. Researcher Chuck Anesi found that 97.22% of the 144 female first-class passengers were put into lifeboats and survived—while…
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These are Granite Staters’ favored burial spots
Choice Mutual crunched the numbers by surveying 3,128 adults about their dream burial spots. Here are the most popular cemeteries in NH to be buried.
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Should New Hampshire Ditch Its State Motto?
In today’s political and social climate, not everyone feels the slogan still represents the state’s values. When asked whether New Hampshire should keep or replace its motto, most respondents said it’s time for a change.
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Stop doomscrolling and start exploring: Follow these NH accounts for positivity
If you want to break the doomscrolling habit while still enjoying your time online, try following these New Hampshire-based accounts that focus on uplifting, interesting, or fun content:
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Ayuh! 50 New England sayings & slang, explained
Speak like a New Englandah! This glossary of 50 New England sayings and slang words will help.
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Name That Pokemon!
In honor of all of the recent Pokémon hype, we had our community editor try and Name That Pokémon! 🎶 Missed the news? ✨ 2025 is Year of the Eevee! Pokémon released exclusive Eevee (and evolutions) merch and plushies. ✨ Pokémon and McDonalds are collaborating by giving out Poké Decks in their Happy Meals! New…
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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Fearing climate change, NH ski industry makes capital investments in snowmaking
Despite facing an active drought, New Hampshire ski areas are off to a good start to the season, as recent snowfalls and temperature drops have helped.
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New Hampshire tops the charts for holiday spirit once again
When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, New Hampshire shines brighter than most. The Granite State has been crowned the nation’s leader in Christmas spirit, according to recent studies.
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A small Peterborough museum is on a mission to help people appreciate diversity
David Blair and his late-wife, Linda Marsella, decided to highlight cultures of the world in their quaint little town of Peterborough. It resulted in the Mariposa Museum and World Cultural Center.
