TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut’s March Madness Connections

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut’s March Madness Connections

Today and this weekend is the first day of the NCAA Tournament for the men and women. After last year’s tournament’s got cancelled because of the pandemic fans were itching to fill out their brackets and watch some hoops this year. Here in Connecticut we have a  great history of basketball success in these tourney’s.…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does honey ever go bad?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does honey ever go bad?

I’ve been on a honey kick lately. In my tea, on peanut butter toasty, overnight oats. So much honey! But I was wondering does it ever spoil or go bad? The answer is no, honey does not spoil. You could actually eat 3,000 year old honey if you had some. It’s the perfect long term…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are most basketballs orange?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are most basketballs orange?

With March Madness starting this weekend and everyone filling out their brackets today’s mystery is basketball themed. Why are most basketballs orange? The main reason is visibility. Back before the 1950s all basketballs were dark brown. Until Butler University’s head basketball coach Tony Hinkle decided the brown color was hard for everyone to see. The…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is It “St. Paddy’s” or “St. Patty’s”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is It “St. Paddy’s” or “St. Patty’s”?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Now if you’re posting on social you’ve probably seen and typed it both ways Paddy’s with a D’s and Patty’s with T’s. According to a new poll 49% of Americans go with the T version, 29% go with the D version, and the rest aren’t sure. But which is the real…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family Uses Creative Hot Dog Idea To Give Back

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Family Uses Creative Hot Dog Idea To Give Back

Restaurants around the country are coming up with unique  ways to give back during this pandemic. This might be one of the most creative I’ve seen yet. This hot dog place in Virginia called Perfectly Frank (great name BTW!) created a promotion called “Franks for Friends” where you can buy a meal for someone else…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is green the color of St. Patrick’s Day?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is green the color of St. Patrick’s Day?

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up tomorrow I figured this would be a good mystery to solve so you know why you’re wearing all that green. The color green was first used in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations back in the 18th century. This is when the shamrock first became a national symbol in Ireland. Because…