MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s That Tiny Pocket On Your Jeans Really For?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s That Tiny Pocket On Your Jeans Really For?

When it comes to the clothes that we wear, some of their details are so small-yet-ubiquitous that we may overlook or take them for granted. And one of those tiny-yet-commonplace details is that tiny little pocket on your blue jeans. To most people, they’ve always been there so you probably don’t question their existence. But…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Does The Air Recirculate Button In Your Car Actually Do?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Does The Air Recirculate Button In Your Car Actually Do?

Your car or truck probably has a lot of symbols across the dashboard. And not all of their functions were perfectly clear at first blush. Thankfully, the air conditioning button (labeled “A/C”) should’ve been easy enough to figure out. But the same can’t be said for the air recirculation button. You know, the one with…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Oven Vs. Stove…What’s The Difference?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Oven Vs. Stove…What’s The Difference?

Kitchens have evolved over time, as have the the vocabulary & vernacular used in & about them. Back in the day, non-electric fridges used to be called “iceboxes”.  Many kitchens used to have things called “dumbwaiters” to transport food between floors in multi-story buildings. And nowadays, when you’re going to cook something in a microwave…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Garden Soil Vs. Potting Soil…What’s The Difference?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Garden Soil Vs. Potting Soil…What’s The Difference?

Raising a healthy plant can be intimidating. In addition to having to account for all the different amounts of water & sunlight they need, you also have to be mindful of your plant’s soil & how often it needs to be replaced. Because, while all dirt may look the same when it stains your pants,…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do TV Judges Have Any Real Legal Authority?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do TV Judges Have Any Real Legal Authority?

A longtime staple of daytime TV, at some point or another everyone who’s ever watched Judge Judy has wondered: does she, or any other TV judge, really have any actual legal authority? Judith Sheindlin actually used to be a real, live judge back in the day. Ed Koch, the former mayor of New York City,…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do British Royalty Have Last Names?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do British Royalty Have Last Names?

The coronation of King Charles III is finally official, as of Saturday (5/06/2023). But one question that popped up in the minds of many watching the ceremony was: what is Charles’ last name? When you’re British royalty, you’re rich…you’re famous…and you never have to use a last name. I mean, yeah…being famous means everyone already…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s The Best Way To Remove A Bandage?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s The Best Way To Remove A Bandage?

Anytime something unpleasant needs to be done, someone will ultimately say,  “Okay…better just go ahead & rip off the Band-Aid”, as the traditional belief is that it’s better to just do the unpleasant thing quickly to get it over with. It could be anything that could bring about some sort of physical or emotional pain.…

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…