MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the phrase Another Feather In Your Cap come from?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the phrase Another Feather In Your Cap come from?

You’ve probably see the viral video of the Wheel of Fortune episode recently where the contestants couldn’t solve the puzzle even though there was only a few letters left. If you haven’t, here it is But where did that phrase “Another Feather In Your Cap” come from? It goes back to the medieval days when…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Fat Tuesday?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Fat Tuesday?

Today is March 1st. It’s also Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday! But why do we call it that? Traditionally Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Which is the start of Lent in western religions like Roman Catholic and Protestant. The idea was that people would eat all the meat and fatty foods they…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs like squeaky toys so much?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs like squeaky toys so much?

If you have a dog you’ve probably by now realized how much they like chewing and playing with squeaky toys. But why does this high pitch noise inside of a stuffed animal or rubber casing bring them so much joy? The reason is because dogs are decedents of wolves. This act of chasing or chewing…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does the guy in jail on the Monopoly board have a name?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does the guy in jail on the Monopoly board have a name?

When you commit to a game of Monopoly you’ve got at least 3-4 hours of starring at that board. You’ve probably noticed that on the jail space there is a guy in the jail behind the bars…. And yes he has a name! Jake the Jailbird.  Also, the cop on the board who throws him…