Happy first day of Fall/Autumn! Today’s mystery why does this season have two names? What’s the difference? Either Autumn or fall can be used to describe the season between summer and winter. They both mean the same thing in American and British English. Only difference being that fall is used more often in America and…
Unless of course we are talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, most real life turtles all look exactly the same. So how can you tell if they are male or female? There are two common ways to tell them apart. First is to listen closely. Apparently female turtles will hiss, and male turtles will…
Tis the season for pumpkin everything. And also the burning question in everyone’s fall household… are they fruits or veggies? Technically they are considered a FRUIT, which blew my mind. It’s apparently because they are the “edible reproductive body of a seed plant.” Vegetables are the other parts of a plant that don’t have seeds,…
Anyone who has toddlers knows how important Mac and Cheese is to the weekly family meal prep. Even if you’re an adult, Mac and Cheese probably plays a big part in your life. But when and where did it come from? Who thought of it? It’s more interesting than you think. The person who introduced…
It’s an interesting question right? Are babies born with fingerprints? The answer is actually no. Babies do not develop fingerprints until they are about 3 months old. So if any newborn babies are looking to do something devious and not get caught just make sure it’s within your first 3 months so you can’t get…
You probably have more than a few Teddy Bears laying around your house. But where did they get their name? It’s actually really interesting. Teddy bears were named after former president of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt. They were such a huge success that another toy company tried to recreate the magic and buzz with…
With it being September and today being the first day that really feels like apple picking weather I figured we’d dive into some apple mysteries. How long does it actually take an apple to grow before being picked? Standard or full-sized trees can grow up to 30 feet tall which can take six years for…
If you’re a big fan of Wheel of Fortune this thought has definitely entered your mind at some point. What is that wheel made of?! I always thought maybe it was digital? Or just a decal? Not quite. It is an actual giant wheel that has 200 lights, 73 steel pins, and weighs 2,400 pounds!!!…
Do you have white on today? Be careful! It’s after Labor Day! What a silly tradition. Where did it come from? It all started as a fashion tradition back in the 1800s. The idea was that wearing white represented being on vacation. Which, for most people, happened in the summer. With Labor Day being the…
If you have a dog you’ve probably seen them twitch or react in their sleep which seems to prove that they dream. But do all animals actually have dreams?! Studies that have been done on rats show that they dream about getting to food or running through mazes. Most mammals on the planet go through…