MUNDANE MYSTERIES: “For Pete’s Sake!”

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: “For Pete’s Sake!”

Whenever you hear an old saying, like “letting the cat out of the bag”, does it ever make you think “for Pete’s sake, what does it mean”? But then you think, “why did I just say that? What does ‘for Pete’s sake’ even mean?” Who’s this Pete character, and why should I care about his…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Call It A “Honeymoon”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Call It A “Honeymoon”?

A honeymoon is the best part of any wedding. Heck, it’s the best part of any marriage. But where did the term “honeymoon” first come from? The word comes from the Old English “hony moone.” Honey refers to the “indefinite period of tenderness & pleasure experienced by a newly-wed couple,” and how sweet the new…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Dogs Drool So Much

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Dogs Drool So Much

We love our fur-babies. Even when they race through the house soaking wet after a bath…when they steal your spot on the couch…and, yes, even when they drool, we love them. About that drool, though. It can be a lot. All dogs do it, but some breeds can fill up an entire swimming pool with…