There are a lot of things that happen in the world that make you wonder “Why is it like that?” Kevin Begley is here to answer these questions and solve these Mundane Mysteries.
Tune in weekdays at 2:30pm to find out answers to questions you never knew you had.
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What are sparkers made of?
Sparklers are one of the most fun 4th of July traditions. While they are much milder than a real firework, it’s still fire on a stick so it’s important to be careful and safe when using them. Especially around kids. But what are sparklers actually made of to make them look so cool? A sparkler…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do babies have finger prints?
I have two kids now and this is one I’ve always wondered. The answer is kind of “yes and no”. Most babies do not have finger prints when they are first born. It’s not until they are about 3-6 months that they start to develop. Around 12-18 months they usually have enough of a print…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why don’t we ever see the Supreme Court in session?
With the Supreme Court all over the news lately with many different high profile cases a lot of people are wondering why we never see the court in session. There actually hasn’t been a photograph of the Supreme Court in session since 1937! They’ve had a ban on cameras in the courtroom ever since then.…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did Seagulls get their name?
Now that it’s summer you’ll be seeing them all the time squawking and trying to steal your fries. Except “Seagull” isn’t actually their name at all! Serious bird experts get very mad when people called them seagulls. Which is really just slang that has been developed over time. In reality there is no such thing…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why did they invent Play-Doh?
If you have kids you probably know the “Play-Doh trick”. If you want them to have some non-screen time, busting out the tub of Play-Doh is a perfect creative way to kill and hour or so. But it wasn’t originally a toy at all. Play-Doh was first created as a wallpaper cleaner. Which kind of…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do bulls charge at red capes?
You’ve seen this in the running of the bulls in Spain, or at bull riding competitions on TV. The guys waves that red cape and the bull charges towards it. But the bull’s don’t charge because it’s red. It’s not the color at all, bulls are actually colorblind. They charge because of the way the…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does Ben & Jerry’s do with their retired flavors?
Today (June 21) is the official first day of summer, which means it’s time to eat lots of ice cream. We’ve all seen the different flavors of Ben & Jerry’s come and go from the frozen aisle of the grocery store. But what do they do with all the flavors that don’t stand the test…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do all your fingernails grow differently?
I thought about this while cutting my nails the other day. Do they all grow at the same speed/time? The answer is no. Your fingernails actually grow faster on your dominant hand. The nails also grow faster on your bigger fingers than the small ones. For a full nail to grow from the base to…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What exactly is a Strawberry Moon?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the Strawberry Moon this week. It happened last night. But what exactly was it and what does it mean? The easiest way to describe it… it’s when the full super moon’s orbit is closest to the earth. The color isn’t exactly bright red like a Strawberry… it gets it’s…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do Miss Piggy and Yoda sounds so similiar?
You might already know this if you’re a big fan of the Muppets and Star Wars, but if not I’m about to blow your mind. A lot of people point out that Miss Piggy and Yoda have a very similar sound to their voice. There’s a good reason for that… it’s the same guy! Famous…… Continue Reading