WFRE PODCAST #11: Floods, Crashers, and Boats

WFRE PODCAST #11: Floods, Crashers, and Boats

Have you ever crashed a party? Gabby, Laura, and Pat trade stories about crashing various parties, hanging out on boats, and what tools you need to kinda survive a mild flood. History of Star Wars Day – https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/05/04/star-wars-day-2021-meme-thats-overtaken-online-galaxy/4873284001/ Laura’s R2D2 phone story – https://omny.fm/shows/freecountrywfre/r2d2-tots-and-mozzarella I can’t source Gabby’s Stars Wars / Oprah fact. I HAVE…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Grocery Stores Vs. Supermarkets

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Grocery Stores Vs. Supermarkets

Ever wondered what separates a grocery store from a supermarket? Are there even any real differences? Well, actually…yes, there are! Grocery stores have been around a lot longer than supermarkets. Back in the day, when most towns had a bakery, a butcher shop, and a grocery, the grocery store offered townsfolk an efficient way to…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why People Drink Mint Juleps For The Kentucky Derby

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why People Drink Mint Juleps For The Kentucky Derby

Whether you enjoyed the race with us at Longshots, or you just put on an extravagant hat in the comfort of your own home, chances are that, if you watched the Kentucky Derby this year, you probably sipped a refreshing mint julep at some point. But, why is the mint julep the official Kentucky Derby…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Hit Movies Are Called “Blockbusters”

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Hit Movies Are Called “Blockbusters”

When you hear the word “blockbuster” mentioned, it’s usually about movies, (either a flick that was a huge box office success or a certain now-defunct chain of video rental stores). Yet, while the word’s meaning is pretty innocuous now, “blockbuster” actually used to describe something pretty dark. Back in the 1940s, “blockbusters” were actually large,…