MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are there 52 cards in a deck of playing cards?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are there 52 cards in a deck of playing cards?

You’ve played with them for your whole life and every time you shuffle before a game of solitaire or Go Fish you probably wonder “why 52?” There are a lot of theories online as to why that random number, but the most common one amongst history buffs seems to be that they are supposed to…

THE FEED: Breakfast For Dinner Anyone?

THE FEED: Breakfast For Dinner Anyone?

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. This week they talk about the best places to get breakfast in Connecticut. Whether you’re waking up early on the weekend or having breakfast for dinner tonight! Yum.  Image: CT FoodGirly (Hidden Kitchen – North Branford)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: How one community stepped up and saved their local bookstore

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: How one community stepped up and saved their local bookstore

If you think no one cares about bookstores or that people don’t read books anymore, this story proves you wrong. This small book store in Detroit had the worst luck ever when they were robbed of $35,000 from people using fake credit cards. For a small business that’s enough to close up shop for good. Unless you…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Jaywalking?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Jaywalking?

We’ve all done it at least ones. You skip right across the street quickly just outside of the white crosswalk lines. You jaywalked! Some places are more serious about it than others. But where did the “jay” come from? Going back to the 1920s the term “jay” was a word to call someone an “idiot”…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Worst commute ever turns out to be this guy’s lucky day

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Worst commute ever turns out to be this guy’s lucky day

We’ve all been there before. The worst commute ever. You’re running late, car breaks down, traffic, flat tire, whatever else making you late to work. A day ruiner. Unless your this guy… His name is Eric Akers. He lives in Oregon and got some local news attention after walking 33 miles to get to work…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Happy 7/11! Why is it called that anyway?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Happy 7/11! Why is it called that anyway?

Today is July 11th. You know what that means! FREE SLURPEE DAY! Get it… 7/11? The reason they named the stores that was after the original hours of operation. When they first started in 1946 they opened at 7am and closed at 11pm. Then in the 1960s they started staying open 24 hours like it…

THE FEED: 5 Things To Do With The Kids This Weekend

THE FEED: 5 Things To Do With The Kids This Weekend

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. This weekend there is a lot going on if you and the kids like live music, animals, and PIRATES! Arrrrr… MEGAN’S PICKS 1. Wakeman Town Farm’s Family Fun Day, Saturday July 9th 11-3 in Westport,…