MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is the plural term for ‘Octopus’?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is the plural term for ‘Octopus’?

This might be the most random mystery I’ve done yet. What is the correct plural word for octopus? Technically the term is “octopodes,”. More common in everyday conversation are obviously octopuses and octopi. But I like octopodes. It has a great ring to it.

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did they name it Sesame Street?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did they name it Sesame Street?

If you have toddlers in the house you’ve probably seen a countless number of Sesame Street episodes. But where did the name come from? It’s pretty simple actually. After searching for a catchy name for the show one of the writers in the show’s writer’s room suggested “Sesame” based on the famous saying “Open, Sesame!”…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we always vote on Tuesdays in November?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we always vote on Tuesdays in November?

Today, Tuesday November 2nd, is Election Day across the country and here in Connecticut. But why do we always vote on a Tuesday? Much like daylight savings time it all comes down to the farmers. In 1845, when the day was decided, it was agreed upon that farm workers needed a day between Sunday and…