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: Is there anyone still using AOL’s dial-up internet?
The early days of the internet feels like it was 100 years ago when in reality it was only 20 or so years back when we were all logging on to AOL with those obnoxious dial tones. But to people STILL use the dial-up internet now… in 2022?! Apparently yes. The amount of people who…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What country is R.O.C. in the Olympics?
You may have seen R.O.C. listed in the medal count and when watching the events. Everyone is confused. But it’s Russia. This same confusion just happened during the Summer Olympics last year. Russia got banned for doping, so all the Russian athletes are now competing under the banner, “Russian Olympic Committee” Instead of the actual…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did they come up with the name “Zoom”?
You’ve probably said the word “zoom” out loud more in the last two years than ever in your life. But why did they decide to name the app/website we all video chat through “Zoom” anyway? The company was originally called Saasbee, Inc. Then in May 2012, the company changed its name to Zoom. They got…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs have tails?
If you’re a dog owner this seems like an obvious thing we see every day and never think about. Your dog’s tail. Why do they have them? The tail on a dog helps them maintain his balance. They putt weight on the opposite side of the dog’s tilt. Think of it like a tightrope walker…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How long have they been having the Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsatawney, PA?
Today is Groundhog Day! Sadly Phil saw his shadow which means 6 more weeks of winter. Groundhog Day is one of the best random days of the year. But when did it all start? The first one was way back in 1887 at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsatawney, PA. Prior to 1993, the Groundhog Day event…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What are the rules for the groundhog’s shadow?
Tomorrow (February 2nd) is Groundhog Day. One of my favorite days of the year. Around 7:15am tomorrow morning revelers will gather around Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not. You can watch live here. Every year people are confused over the shadow and what it means for…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are insects like moths attracted to light?
You probably seen it many times on your back porch or garage. Insects like moths flying right into the light. But why do they do this? It’s actually pretty interesting. These type of insects go towards the lights because they mistake them for the light of the moon. Which is how they used to get…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is a “Bomb Cyclone”?
With this crazy snow storm coming this weekend you’ve probably seen and heard this term a lot over the last week… Bomb Cyclone. But what is it? A bomb cyclone is basically a winter hurricane. It is created by a process known as bombogenesis. Both really fun things to say… but not so fun to…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does the “TY” stand for on the Beanie Baby tag?
You may have been one of the many people who collected Beanie Babies in the mid-90s. It was a toy phenomenon. There’s actually a great documentary on HBO Max right now about the whole company and story. It’s called “Beanie Mania”. Anyway, you probably remember that little tag on all the stuffed animals with the…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What makes it a blizzard?
Over the next few days you’re going to hear the word “Blizzard” A LOT. But what most people don’t realize is to be a Blizzard it has nothing to do with snow totals. You need a sustained wind of 35mph, or frequent gusts, for 3 straight hours. Visibility also needs to be a quarter mile…… Continue Reading