Random one today I know, but I bet now you’re wondering right? Full disclosure, I didn’t actually sit down and COUNT all the dimples on a golf ball. But I did Google it and found out that it’s 336. I guess I could go count one to double check.
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do any fictional characters have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
If you’ve ever visited Los Angeles you’ve probably seen the Walk of Fame. Even if you haven’t you know what it is. A sidewalk of stars with famous celebrity names. Most are real people, but do any fictional characters have stars? There are actually 18 fictional characters with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. …
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Worldwide Wildlife Fund logo a panda bear?
This is very random I know, but I’ve always wondered why the Worldwide Wildlife Fund chose a panda bear as their logo. Out of all the wildlife they could’ve picked. For #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re imagining a #WorldWithoutNature by removing the iconic panda from our logo. Nature loss impacts every aspect of our lives, and our relationship…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Has Best Picture always been the last Award at the Oscars?
Since the 1948 Oscars Best Picture has always been as the last award of the night. Until this year. Confusing everyone, the producers of the show decided Best Picture would happen before actress and actor categories for some crazy reason. The only other year, since 1948, that it wasn’t the final award given was in…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Academy Award Statue Called an “Oscar”?
The Academy Awards are this Sunday night. Or as most people casually refer to them, The Oscars. Which is also the name of the gold statuette the winners receive. But why is it called an “Oscar”? The Academy officially started using the name “Oscar” for the trophies in 1939. One of the most popular stories behind…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we celebrate Earth Day on April 22?
Happy Earth Day! I hope you’re recycling or planting a tree later to celebrate. I always thought we had Earth Day on April 22nd because it’s Spring and the weather is nice enough to plant something or go outside and do earth-y things. But that’s not the reason at all actually. Back when the first…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does the Queen have 2 birthdays?
First of all, Happy Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II! She’s 95 years young today. While April 21 is her real birthday… her official birthday celebration is in June (usually the second Saturday). So why does the Queen get TWO birthdays? Pretty simple answer actually… the weather. Because April 21 is usually too cold for a…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called 7-UP?
I’ll be honest I haven’t had many 7-Up’s in my day, but whenever I have I always wondered what it stood for. I thought it had something to do with the original price, but that’s not it. When the creator of 7-Up, Charles Leiper Grigg, came up with the soda back in 1929, he named…
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What’s The Difference Between Butter and Margarine?
I know they are different but what exactly is it that makes margarine different than butter? The most biggest difference between the two is that butter is made from dairy and is rich in saturated fats, Margarine is made mostly from plant oils. Making it a good alternative for people who can’t have dairy. …
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do wine bottles have a dent in the bottom?
Perfect mystery for a Friday heading into the weekend. Why do wine bottles have that dent in the bottom? It actually has a name too, called a punt. The punt makes the wine bottles stronger when the pressure is put in by the cork. That way, your favorite wine doesn’t explode all over the place. It…