Category Archives: Free Country Free Ride

If you've shopped in an actual store any time in the last 10 years or so, you've probably experienced that uncomfortable moment at the checkout counter when the cashier asks for your ZIP code. It feel...

There are so many different phrases we use to signify marriage, from "walking down the aisle" to "getting hitched" and beyond. The meanings behind most of the phrases are clear, but some expressions s...

If you've ever taken on the challenge of steaming a lobster, you know they end up a bright red color that's very different from the original color they start out with. Why is that?That bright, fire-en...

One of the great tragedies in my life is that, since having moved to Frederick, I have yet to play a single round of golf. It's such a fun, relaxing sport...but not without its share of "Mundane Myste...

Having to pay a traffic fine can put anyone in a bad mood. Fines are regularly $150 or more, plus you could have to make a court appearance, and you're likely to see a bump in your car insurance. And,...

Among the things you should rightly check when grocery shopping (price tags, nutrition labels, ingredient listings), there's one other packaging point to consider, namely when you're in the bakery sec...

While no one's totally sure exactly when or why the fashion rule of wearing white only during the summer became a thing, the most probable reason is that it was due to late 1800s snobbery.Following th...

Why is Labor Day Monday a day off for many Americans? And why does it land on a Monday each year?If you’re one of the lucky ones who get to enjoy a 3-day Labor Day weekend, you can thank activis...

Our bodies are scientific marvels...that also produce tons of gross stuff through the process of just being alive. Think: belly button lint...boogers...and earwax, that weird material that can sometim...

Ever notice how coffee seems to make some people sleepy? Why is that? I mean, with all the caffeine that's in coffee, providing coffee with its reputation as a way to jolt yourself into staying awake,...