MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do people get down on one knee to propose?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do people get down on one knee to propose?

We’ve all been part of a proposal in one way or another. Being proposed to, seeing someone else get engaged, or even being the one getting down on one knee to pop the big question. But why one knee? The “getting down on one knee” tradition dates all the way back to medieval times in…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday January 22: The Cost of Scrolling

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday January 22: The Cost of Scrolling

All this week listen at 4:30pm and play to win a new Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player! Here’s today’s question if you missed it… Q: This work from home item costs as little as $5 today, but when it first hit the market it cost $20,000. What is it? A: A Computer Mouse   Photo credit:…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: The Fun Story Behind Bernie’s Mittens

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: The Fun Story Behind Bernie’s Mittens

At this point you’ve probably seen the Bernie Sanders photoshopped meme more than a few times in your feed. It may have jumped the shark already. But the story behind the mittens is actually pretty great. They were gifted to him four years ago when he was in the primary leading up to the 2016…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it bad manners to put your elbows on the table?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it bad manners to put your elbows on the table?

You’ve probably yelled at your kids more than a few times about this. “elbow off the table!” I even forgot sometime now as an adult. But why is this such bad manners anyway? It all started back in England in the middle ages apparently. They did not have traditional dining tables back then, just these…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday January 21: Be Kind Rewind

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday January 21: Be Kind Rewind

All this week listen at 4:30pm and play to win a new Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player! Here’s today’s question if you missed it… Q: There is only one U.S. location left of this famous retail chain. What is it? A: Blockbuster. Last one in Bend Oregon.   Photo credit: Getty Images

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Bad Breakup Turns Into Cash Windfall

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Bad Breakup Turns Into Cash Windfall

Sadly there was a winner for the huge jackpot for Powerball last night. Unless you are the actual winner, this is a bummer. Luckily Mega Millions is still close to a billion dollars with the jackpot soaring to $970,000,000 before Friday’s drawing. I figured with all the lottery hype around here lately this would be…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are decaf coffee pots always orange?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are decaf coffee pots always orange?

If you’re a decaf coffee drinker you’re probably used to looking for that recognizable orange coffee pot whenever you’re at a restaurant, diner, coffee shop, or in line at Dunkin’. But why is it orange? It actually started back in 1923 as a marketing strategy by the coffee company, Sanka. They were the first ones…