MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What country is R.O.C. in the Olympics?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What country is R.O.C. in the Olympics?

You may have seen R.O.C. listed in the medal count and when watching the events. Everyone is confused. But it’s Russia.  This same confusion just happened during the Summer Olympics last year.  Russia got banned for doping, so all the Russian athletes are now competing under the banner, “Russian Olympic Committee” Instead of the actual…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did they come up with the name “Zoom”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did they come up with the name “Zoom”?

You’ve probably said the word “zoom” out loud more in the last two years than ever in your life. But why did they decide to name the app/website we all video chat through “Zoom” anyway? The company was originally called Saasbee, Inc. Then in May 2012, the company changed its name to Zoom. They got…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs have tails?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs have tails?

If you’re a dog owner this seems like an obvious thing we see every day and never think about. Your dog’s tail. Why do they have them? The tail on a dog helps them maintain his balance. They putt weight on the opposite side of the dog’s tilt. Think of it like a tightrope walker…