MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Is Your Elbow Called Your “Funny Bone”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Is Your Elbow Called Your “Funny Bone”?

The “funny bone” is neither funny (especially when you bang it on a table or wall), nor is it a bone (regardless of whether you bang it or not). So, where’d the name “funny bone” come from, and why is it so painful? When you talk about your “funny bone”, you’re actually talking about your…

Pet of the Week: Meet Tag!

Pet of the Week: Meet Tag!

Meet Tag! Our Jay Day and The Day Home Team, LLC Pet of the Week. He is a super friendly, loving and outgoing 1 year old, short haired, domestic male cat. You may notice he no longer has a ail due to injury. He is great for a family, loves treats and can even be…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Oranges Are Sold In Red Mesh Bags

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Oranges Are Sold In Red Mesh Bags

My wife & I went grocery shopping this weekend, and, in the produce section, I saw something I’d seen a million times before but never thought about: why are bulk oranges sold in red mesh sacks? (Talk about a MUNDANE mystery!) It’s always safe to assume that, if any part of a food’s packaging doesn’t…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Summer Sun Lightens Your Hair

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Summer Sun Lightens Your Hair

If you’ve ever wanted to change your hair color, there may be no cheaper way to lighten your locks than simply spending time in the sun. But why does spending time in the summer sun cause some folks’ hair to get naturally blonder? While summertime highlights may seem to breathe new life into your ‘do,…

Detective Schultz

Detective Schultz

Tom met Detective Colin Schultz from the Frederick County Sheriffs Office

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Does “Rx” Mean Prescription?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Does “Rx” Mean Prescription?

I recently visited my doctor & ended up with a prescription. After looking at the bottle, I wondered what that “Rx” means. Why does Rx mean “prescription”, when there’s neither an R or an X in the word prescription? The pharmacy practice, or the preparation & dispensation of drugs, has been around for thousands of…