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Tag Archives: history
Why Do Jeans Have Those Tiny Pockets?
Have you ever wondered about the purpose of those itsy-bitsy pockets found in your favorite pair of jeans? You know, the ones nestled within the larger front jean pockets, seemingly too tiny to hold anything of value? We’re about to … Continue reading
Posted in Re-blog, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Did You Know?, Today I Learned
Tagged history, reblog, why, denim, jeans, watch, pocket
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Today’s Random Thought – Goblin Teasmade
This is probably more of a British thing, but do you remember waking up to a machine, by your bedside gurgling away making a fresh pot of tea in the morning? In the 1980’s, we had one, that we bought … Continue reading
Why Are Gas Cans Red?
Sometimes, you just don’t question things because they’ve always been the norm. Take gas cans, for example. Have you ever noticed that they’re always red? Truly, always red. But why? As it turns out, there is a reason gas cans … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?, Government, home, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog, Transport
Tagged can, cars, color, colour, did, gas, government, history, know, motor, reblog, red, why, you
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Why Do We Cross Our Fingers For Luck?
You’re hoping for your luck to turn, waiting for something good to happen, or you’re taking a chance on something and hoping it pays off. What do you do every time? If you cross your fingers, you’re definitely not alone. … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, crossed, fingers, for, history, luck, reblog, why
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Did You Know?
Have you ever considered the origin of the word “Nerd”? It has an unusual background, it was initially coined by Dr. Seuss in his 1950 book, “If I Ran the Zoo”. In the book, the narrator states he’ll collect “ … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950, did, dr, history, know, nerd, origin, seuss, word, you
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Did You Know?
Using tin cans as a method of food preservation started as early as the 1770s and a patent was issued for tin food cans in 1810, but the first dedicated can openers weren’t invented until the 1850s. Prior to the … Continue reading
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Tagged can, did, history, know, reblog, tin, you
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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
Posted in Did You Know?, Food, Observations, Pictures from the Web, Re-blog, Recipes
Tagged bacon, canadian, difference, food, ham, history, meat, pig, pork, reblog
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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
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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Tagged cup, food, glass, history, jug, measuring, new, pyrex, reblog, vintage
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