MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Artificial Lemon Juice Vs. Real Lemon Dishwashing Liquid

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Artificial Lemon Juice Vs. Real Lemon Dishwashing Liquid

Why is it that lemon juice is made with artificial flavor, yet dishwashing liquid is made with “real lemons”? First, it depends on what what you mean by “lemon juice”. If you’re talking about just raw, unsweetened lemon juice that you might use for cooking, you can actually buy that (“RealLemon” brand) & it really…

WFRE PODCAST #12: Brood Y, Packages, and Birdseed

WFRE PODCAST #12: Brood Y, Packages, and Birdseed

Our totally caffeinated crew chats about napping, the true nature of the X in Brood X, and Laura’s style of pranking. Pat’s Dad will hopefully fact-check this podcast. Laura-ism: “Horses’ Tail” Featuring: Gabby (Weekdays 10a-3p), Laura (Weekdays 7p-Midnight), and Patrick Hanes (Midnight-5a).  

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are There No Windows Inside Grocery Stores?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are There No Windows Inside Grocery Stores?

Most grocery stores will usually have large windows across the front of the store. But, once you’re inside, that natural light all but disappears. Stores rarely, if ever, have windows along their inner walls. Why is that? It’s actually a facet of retail shopping psychology. Store owners want to create an environment where you feel…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Vegetables Are Used To Make “Vegetable Oil”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Vegetables Are Used To Make “Vegetable Oil”?

If you’re shopping in a grocery store’s baking aisle, you’ll notice that the companies selling 100% corn or peanut oil proudly emblazon the identity of their star vegetables in marquee-sized letters on the label. So, why are they so much more obtuse when it comes to vegetable oil? What mystery veggie (or veggies) do they…