MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Truth About That One “Orange” Drink

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Truth About That One “Orange” Drink

There’s usually a good reason whenever food labels are vague. That’s exactly the case when it comes to Sunny D. Because, while it may be orange & seem like juice, it’s not actually orange juice. So, what is Sunny D really? Sunny D calls itself “orange-flavored citrus punch”. But in reality, it barely resembles anything…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Which “Orange” Came First…The Color, Or The Fruit?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Which “Orange” Came First…The Color, Or The Fruit?

Y’know the old “Which Came First: The Chicken Or The Egg” quandary? You could ask a very similar question about “Orange”: is the fruit named for its color, or is the color named for the fruit? Well, if you’ve ever pondered this question, you can rest assured that there is a definitive answer (unlike the…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Decaf Coffee Pots Orange?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Decaf Coffee Pots Orange?

Much like an orange traffic cone gives you a heads-up about nearby roadwork, the orange spout & handle of a decaf coffee pot is a signal to both the people who drink coffee & the servers who pour it. But, that color wasn’t chosen simply for its eye-catching qualities. Orange is a bit of branding…