Every tattoo buff will insist that getting some awesome new ink will always be worth it. But before you can wow your friends or family with some amazing body art, you’d have to first actually GET the tattoo. And then, given the nature of tattoos, themselves, you have to then let it heal up. So,…
The Olympics are underway now, with every athlete there striving to “bring home the gold” (as in gold medals). But, have you ever wondered: just how much is an Olympic gold medal really worth? If the International Olympic Committee were still giving out solid gold medals to 1st-place finishers, those medals would be pretty dang…
It’s always a good idea to keep reams of paper on hand wherever you may be working, whether it be your home or your office. But have you ever wondered why the standard paper size is 8.5 inches wide by 11 inches long? In the early days of paper production, the Dutch pioneered a technique…
When something smells bad, you’ve probably said (or hear someone say) “P.U.!” But what does that really even mean? As funny as it might be, PU definitely does not stand for “Pretty Unpleasant”. As a matter of fact, it’s not an initialism at all. “P.U.” is most likely derived from the early 17th-century word “pew”…
From the US to the UK, as well as in other countries, police can usually be identified by their dark navy attire. But why do cops seem to all wear blue? While the color choice does serve an actual purpose, it was primarily chosen because it was simply what was available at the time. Police…
If you have a feline fur-baby, then you know that cats love to knock things off tables, slap other cats, and swat at all manner of swattable items. But why do cats slap & swat things? Your first answer would probably be, “Because cats, as much as I love them, are charming little jerks”. But,…
As my wife & I were having salad for dinner last night, my curiosity got piqued as I was about to add some baby carrots into the mix. “What’s that white stuff showing up on my baby carrots?”, I asked. Seriously, what is it really? I say seriously because, when you talk about carrot-themed misconceptions,…
When you talk about crackers, one particular name comes to mind: Ritz. The delicious Ritz crackers, with their 7 holes & golden-brown exterior, are instantly recognizable & enjoyed around the world. But one design feature has puzzled diners for years: why do Ritz crackers have those scalloped, ridged edges? Well, according to a TikTok video,…
At this past Sunday’s “Parking Lot Party”, everybody had a great time…some more than others. I was there from 11am until almost midnight, and it shows…I got a bit of a sunburn. I should’ve used sunscreen, I admit. But just how good & effective is sunscreen? Here are the answers to some of the most-asked…
On Sunday (7/04/21), we light up the night sky with an amazing fireworks display. But, while you’re watching all those amazing fireworks, the question may cross your mind: how do they get their colors? Well, it comes down to basic chemistry. Small pellets, appropriately called “stars”, are the secret to the fireworks’ colorful success. Those…