MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s The Meaning Behind “4/20”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s The Meaning Behind “4/20”?

Weed is coming to Maryland on July 1st, following last year’s vote to legalize cannabis when 67.2% of our fellow citizens decided to make left-handed cigarettes legal.  But even if you’re not a marijuana enthusiast, you’re still probably aware that April 20, or 4/20, is the unofficial holiday for those who partake. It’s a day…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Are Electrolytes & Do You Need More of Them?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Are Electrolytes & Do You Need More of Them?

Some folks, like myself, will reach for a sports drink like Gatorade instead of plain water following an intense workout, because sports drinks are supposedly filled with electrolytes, which we’re supposed to replenish after strenuous activity…right? But what exactly are electrolytes? And does your body really need to be filled with them? Electrolytes are a…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: It Okay To Use A Public Charging Station?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: It Okay To Use A Public Charging Station?

It’s a simple question:  when is it okay to use a public charging port to power your cellphone or laptop?  The answer is also simple, but more scarily frustrating:  never! Imagine: you’re sitting at the airport, waiting for your departure…and your phone’s about to die. But wait…there’s an empty USB port at a charging station…