MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Monkeypox?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Monkeypox?

Europe is dealing with a monkeypox outbreak right now, and a handful of cases have popped up here in the US. The spread of monkeypox is all over the news right now, but just what is monkeypox? Here’s what you need to know. 1.  What is monkeypox?  It’s related to smallpox, which was eradicated worldwide…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Is The White House White?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Is The White House White?

The most famous house in the country, the one at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in DC, is know for pristine white color (or lack thereof). Why is the White House white? Our 1st President, George Washington, picked the site for the White House in 1791, the construction began in 1792 and, by the time Washington had…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Fire Trucks Red?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Fire Trucks Red?

A fire truck blazing down the road can create a ton of anxiety for anyone, as well as a ton of questions: “Where’s the fire?”, “Is it someone or somewhere I know,” and my main question, “why are fire trucks red?” Seriously, why ARE fire trucks red? Sure, red is an eye-catching color, but let’s…