There are a lot of things that happen in the world that make you wonder “Why is it like that?” Kevin & Jenna are 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: Who took the first selfie?
Selfies have become such a huge part of our culture since the invention of smart phones but who took the first one?! A lot of people say Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian… when it fact it was someone WAY before those two were even born. Back in 1839 there was a guy in Philadelphia named…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What on earth is an Ice Box Cake?
The results are in and Connecticut’s favorite dessert is… Ice Box Cake. Wait, what now? That’s right, one of those wacky Google search articles came out about each state’s favorite dessert. Obviously Ice Cream, Jell-O, and cake were all big winners. But then I got down to Connecticut and saw that ours was “Ice Box…… Continue Reading
MUNDANEM MYSTERIES: How many websites are there on the internet?
There was a time when it was a big deal to have your own website. But now? It seems like everyone and their pet has a site. Back in 1993 there were only 623 websites on the internet… now almost thirty years later in 2022 there are around 2 BILLION! I’m not sure who had…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When did holding up lighters at concerts start and why?
If you’ve ever been at a concert where they play a ballad or slow song you’ve probably been part of the phenomenon where people all hold up lighters in the crowd. These days it has switched over to people using their cell phone flashlight or screen which is a little safer. But when did this…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we say “In like lion, out like a lamb” about March?
You’ve probably heard this saying every year around this time “March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb” but what does it mean and where does it come from? According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the phrase is a weather folklore going back centuries ago that meant if the weather at the start of…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the phrase Another Feather In Your Cap come from?
You’ve probably see the viral video of the Wheel of Fortune episode recently where the contestants couldn’t solve the puzzle even though there was only a few letters left. If you haven’t, here it is But where did that phrase “Another Feather In Your Cap” come from? It goes back to the medieval days when…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called Fat Tuesday?
Today is March 1st. It’s also Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday! But why do we call it that? Traditionally Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Which is the start of Lent in western religions like Roman Catholic and Protestant. The idea was that people would eat all the meat and fatty foods they…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs like squeaky toys so much?
If you have a dog you’ve probably by now realized how much they like chewing and playing with squeaky toys. But why does this high pitch noise inside of a stuffed animal or rubber casing bring them so much joy? The reason is because dogs are decedents of wolves. This act of chasing or chewing…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does the guy in jail on the Monopoly board have a name?
When you commit to a game of Monopoly you’ve got at least 3-4 hours of starring at that board. You’ve probably noticed that on the jail space there is a guy in the jail behind the bars…. And yes he has a name! Jake the Jailbird. Also, the cop on the board who throws him…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When was the word “teenager” first used?
Certain words and terms that feel like they have been around forever, a lot of time didn’t exists until someone came up with the idea to use it. Like the word “teenager”. The word first appeared in print in an issue of Popular Science three in 1941. One of the writers for the magazine was…… Continue Reading