Molly Pitcher was a woman who showed great courage during the American Revolutionary War. She is often remembered for taking over her husband's cannon-firing duties at a crucial battle.
Yes, there could be many. For example, there might be stories about travelers meeting long - lost friends at rest areas. I once heard a story where a family was traveling and at a rest area, they found a wallet with important documents. They managed to return it to the owner who was extremely grateful and they ended up becoming friends.
One story could be about how a gay rest area became a safe haven for the community. People gather there, share their experiences, and support each other. It's a place where they can be themselves without fear of judgment.
One scary rest area story is about a woman who stopped at a desolate rest area at night. As she was using the restroom, she heard strange scratching noises coming from the stall next to her. When she peeked under the partition, she saw a pair of feet that didn't seem human, with long, claw - like toenails. She ran out of the restroom as fast as she could.
One rest area horror story is that a traveler stopped there late at night. He went to use the restroom and heard a woman sobbing in one of the stalls. But when he checked, there was no one there. The sobbing continued until he ran out of the restroom.
A feeling of being watched is very common. It gives a sense of unease and vulnerability. Just like the man who felt someone watching him while napping in his car at the rest area. This makes the person in the story feel like they are in immediate danger, even if they can't see what is causing that feeling.
Definitely. There are stories about rest areas being a safe haven for tired cyclists during a long journey. Or stories about how some rest areas are maintained and improved over time, with local communities getting involved. And then there are the stories of people who lost their way and found help and directions at rest areas.