MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did they come up with the name taxi?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did they come up with the name taxi?

Well before Uber and Lyft were invented we all had this thought cross our minds while riding in a taxi before right? Where did that word even come from? The word “taxi” is actually just a shortened nickname of the meter that’s in every cab which tells you the fare… it’s called a “taximeter”. So…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 1 out of 10 Americans say they Google this every day

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 1 out of 10 Americans say they Google this every day

All this week I have tickets to see Lady A at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Friday, September 16! Play every day at 4pm to win. Would you have got today’s question? Q: 1 out of 10 Americans say they Google this every day. What is it? A: Their name Photo credit: Getty Images

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does ripped paper money still have value?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does ripped paper money still have value?

You’ve probably had this happen to you at some point over the years. Either you kids rip your $10 bill, or you find a dollar on the ground that’s ripped apart. Can you still use it? The answer is yes. With a stipulation. A ripped dollar bill will still hold its face value, as long…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is White Chocolate actually Chocolate?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is White Chocolate actually Chocolate?

It seems like it would since it’s in the name right? I think you know where this is going… White chocolate doesn’t actually have any chocolate at all! It’s made out of a mixture of sugar, milk, vanilla, lecithin, and cocoa butter. Not one trace of actual chocolate. Wild. Still very tasty though. Photo credit:…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Belly Flops don’t always have to hurt

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Belly Flops don’t always have to hurt

Usually when you do a belly flop into the pool they are very painful and bad. But they don’t always have to be. Norwalk High School and P-TECH Norwalk held their 2022 Bear Flop recently after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Around 40 students, teachers and staff all were part of the…