Sep 24, 2018
My husband and I were sitting by the fireplace at our cabin in Colorado when we were startled by a bright-eyed chipmunk who scampered in front of us from the back of the sofa. Although he was cute, we weren’t too happy he found his way into our house. A male chipmunk is called a buck; a female chipmunk is called a...
Sep 16, 2018
Did you know that in Missouri, it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear in your car? Or drive with a gorilla in your car in Massachusettes? How about to ride a camel on the highway in Nevada? Here are some other crazy laws brought to you be the randomtocracy of the US legal system.
While there aren’t any whales...
Sep 14, 2018
What does your hen scratch or penmanship say about your personality? A graphologist or handwriting analyst might say you are bungdungerous or outgoing and friendly if you write with big letters that spill outside the lines. Conversely, very small handwriting can suggest that someone is introverted. An emotional and...
Sep 7, 2018
The Iowa State Fair is known for its over-the-top food and with nearly 200 concession stands, this year’s vendors are urging fairgoers to make room for dessert. The strange wave of entrée-themed goodies includes ice cream nachos, brisket mango tango, and beef sundaes. What are other words for junk...
Sep 7, 2018
When you were young, did your mother call you in for dinner or supper? Historically, the word dinner was associated with the largest meal of the day, regardless of whether it was served in the morning, afternoon, or evening. What’s another word for a dinner fork? A Flabbernackle!
Supper stems from the Old French...