Author Archives: Colins Place

About Colins Place

Originally from the UK, now living and working amongst the corn and beans in small town Midwest USA

Can You Wash Towels and Clothes Together?

Laundry is often a chore you want to get done as quickly as possible. You might think you can save time by mixing and matching different items—towels and clothes. If they’re similar colors, it shouldn’t be a problem, right? But … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

The Spanish brought so much gold and silver home from the Americas between the 15th and 17th centuries (approximately a span of 150 years) that it caused significant inflation and damage to the European economy.

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Today I Learned

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Did You Know?

According to Pixar, there were a whopping 1,484,437 little toy monkeys spilled out of the Barrel o’ Monkeys in the opening sequence of Toy Story 3.

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Is Canadian Bacon Just Ham?

Whether you’re indulging in eggs benedict, swinging through the McDonald’s drive-thru for an Egg McMuffin, or even committing the tastiest pizza crime of them all—ordering a Hawaiian pie—you’re likely familiar with Canadian bacon. But is it really just ham? While … Continue reading

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Did You Know?

Forty is the only number that is spelled with its letters in alphabetical order.

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Water in Tail Lights

We were waiting in line at the Drive-Thru at CVS Pharmacy, at the weekend, here in Indiana, USA, when I spotted that the vehicle in front of us had one tail light half full of water. It slopped around whenever … Continue reading

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Surprise! Pyrex and PYREX Are Different

You likely know Pyrex thanks to the brand’s iconic glass measuring cups and beloved casserole dishes. Turns out, though that those iconic items aren’t always the same. There’s Pyrex and PYREX, so what’s the difference? The difference between Pyrex and … Continue reading

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Quote of the day

The future is much brighter than the past. You just have to find the light switch. Debasish Mridha American physician, philosopher, and poet

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Why Do We Say Cats Have Nine Lives?

A common myth we’ve all heard is that cats have nine lives. Well, clearly they don’t—but where did this phrase come from and why has it been a part of cat lore for so long? Let’s find out! What Is … Continue reading

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