MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How is the official outside temperature taken?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How is the official outside temperature taken?

It’s been super hot out lately, but if you look at the official temp it might seem lower than how hot it actually feels. There’s a good reason for that. When the official temperature is take there are some requirements. It has to be taken 5 feet above the ground since the ground gives off…

THE FEED: 4 Delicious Apps You Need To Try Before Summer Ends

THE FEED: 4 Delicious Apps You Need To Try Before Summer Ends

Every Tuesday Kevin talks all things food with Alex from CT FoodGirly. Summer isn’t over yet, but we only have a few weeks left. This week they talk about four summer apps you absolutely need to try before the sun sets on summer 2022. Photo credit: Getty Images

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What coffee keeps you more cool, hot or iced?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What coffee keeps you more cool, hot or iced?

It might make sense that iced is the answer. And while it does tastes refreshing in the summer, when it comes to cooling you off it’s kind of just a quick fix. Think of it like this… drinking 1 cold beverage into your hot body is like dumping a glass of ice into a hot…

THE FEED: Summer and Kids, Just Add Water

THE FEED: Summer and Kids, Just Add Water

Every Thursday in The Feed Kevin talks to Kallie from ButFirstCoffee Blog.com about all things parenting, kids and mom life. With temps getting hot and Fourth of July weekend coming up they talk about some great water play ideas to do outside with the kids this summer. Photo credit: Getty Images

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did Seagulls get their name?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How did Seagulls get their name?

Now that it’s summer you’ll be seeing them all the time squawking and trying to steal your fries. Except “Seagull” isn’t actually their name at all! Serious bird experts get very mad when people called them seagulls. Which is really just slang that has been developed over time. In reality there is no such thing…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does Ben & Jerry’s do with their retired flavors?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does Ben & Jerry’s do with their retired flavors?

Today (June 21) is the official first day of summer, which means it’s time to eat lots of ice cream. We’ve all seen the different flavors of Ben & Jerry’s come and go from the frozen aisle of the grocery store. But what do they do with all the flavors that don’t stand the test…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When is the real start to summer?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When is the real start to summer?

I’ve been hearing a lot of people lately talking about how summer has started now that it’s June. But is that true? It depends who you ask. Meteorologists define summer as June 1st through August 31st based on the temperature being hot in those months. June, July August is summer. But from an astronomical standpoint…