MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we say “O’Clock”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we say “O’Clock”?

The idea of saying “o’clock” sounds kind of Irish in a way. We’ve always just said it after announcing the time but when did it start? It goes back to simpler times when it was rare to find an actual clock to see the time. People would use other means to tell time like a…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why doesn’t honey have an expiration date?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why doesn’t honey have an expiration date?

If you’re like me you have had the same bear shaped bottle of honey in your pantry for as long as you can remember. Is there a time it needs to be tosses? Maybe not? There is actually no expiration date on honey, simple because it never goes bad. It’s the only food that can…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do pilots have to always eat different in-flight meals?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do pilots have to always eat different in-flight meals?

This is one of those weird things you never think about but totally makes sense. Almost every airline requires their pilot and copilot to eat different meals while in-flight. The reason? In case there’s something wrong with the food they can’t have a scenario where both pilots can’t function to fly. Smart! Photo credit: Getty…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does an itch get worse when you scratch it?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does an itch get worse when you scratch it?

You’ve probably experienced this more than a few times over the summer with bug bites. Anytime you scratch something itchy it only makes you itch worse, but why? The reason is that it causes your brain to release serotonin, which increases the sensations all over your body. Including the sensation of the itch. My trick…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you eat gold?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you eat gold?

Gold is very popular lately and today’s mystery… are the rumors true that you can eat gold? The answer… kind of. Pure gold is safe to eat, but it’s basically flavorless. So those gold flakes on your fancy dessert you won’t even taste. But… you shouldn’t eat your gold jewelry or anything else that looks…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does the “QR” stand for in QR Code?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does the “QR” stand for in QR Code?

They’ve been around for years but have become more popular than every the last year or so because of Covid-19… QR Codes. We use them for menus, links, everything now. But what does the QR actually stand for? It’s pretty simple actually… “Quick Response”. Whatever code you point your smartphone camera or reader at gives…

MUDANE MYSTERIES: Why are highway signs always green?

MUDANE MYSTERIES: Why are highway signs always green?

I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed more cars on the road than ever. It feels like every weekend it’s more and more people out on the road. While sitting in traffic last weekend I wondered why are all the highway signs always green? The green coloring is a way for the sign to…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many apples does it take to make apple cider?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many apples does it take to make apple cider?

The weather is supposed to be perfect this weekend for apple picking. So today’s mystery is for if you’re curious about making your own apple cider. How many apples does it take? To make 1 gallon of cider you need 36 apples. So make sure to count them out when you pick them. If you’re…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does a Rubik’s Cube have those six colors?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does a Rubik’s Cube have those six colors?

I’ve never solved a Rubik’s Cube. I feel like I should make that a goal of mine this fall. Either way, today’s mystery is why did the creator of the Rubik’s Cube choose those six colors? According to an interview with the inventor Rubik Ernõ in 2014 he said he chose to have six colors…