MUNDANE MYSTERIES:  Where Did The Term “86” Come From?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Did The Term “86” Come From?

Pretty much everyone has heard of the expression “86”, which means to do away with something (like, “Yeah, 86 that order!”). But where did it come from & why? Well, there are a few schools of thought as to its origin, though none of them are actually official. Some possibilities… The restaurant business in the…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Wear Green On St. Patrick’s Day?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Wear Green On St. Patrick’s Day?

Whether you’re Irish or not, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today’s the day when people around the world get decked out in green to flaunt their Irish pride & celebrate the legacy of St. Patrick. But take a look at the earliest depictions of the famous Christian missionary and you’ll notice something strange: He’s typically shown…