MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How Did April Fools’ Day Originate?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How Did April Fools’ Day Originate?

Whenever April 1st, or “April Fools’ Day” rolls around each year, as tricksters will pull out all the stops to play perfect pranks or hatch horrible hoaxes. Whether you love the occasion or dread it, you’ve probably wondered at one time or another how this weird tradition started. And the answer to that is…no one…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES:  Where Did The Easter Bunny Come From?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Did The Easter Bunny Come From?

Even if you allow for miracles, angels, and pancake Jesus, the Easter Bunny still comes across as a pretty far-out choice as a holiday mascot. Where did the Easter Bunny come from? How did a rabbit become associated with a holiday that commemorates Christ’s resurrection? The Bible doesn’t mention a cheerful rabbit hopping house to…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES:  Do Teeth Whiteners Really Work?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do Teeth Whiteners Really Work?

Teeth whitening is a multibillion-dollar industry. Products are being used by more than 11% of households every year. We’re definitely paying for whiter teeth, but are we getting them? Do teeth whiteners really work? HOW do they work? First, do they work? Well…sort of. Their overall effectiveness really varies. Nearly all commercially available teeth whitening…