There are a lot of things that happen in the world that make you wonder “Why is it like that?” Kevin & Jenna are here to answer these questions and solve these Mundane Mysteries.
Tune in weekdays at 2:30pm to find out answers to questions you never knew you had.
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Are babies really born without kneecaps?
Ever since I became a father two years ago I’ve heard this from people. That babies don’t have kneecaps when they are born. This is only half true it turns out. Babies do technically have kneecaps when they are born, the knees just haven’t hardened yet. They actually remain as soft cartilage during childhood until…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does Space smell like?
There are only a handful of people on the planet who know the answer to this one. Astronauts who have been in space. I’ve always wondered this, what does Space smell like? Does it even have a smell? Apparently the answer is yes. Most former and current astronauts have all said the same thing when…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does chewing gum help concentration?
I’ve heard this from a few different people. That chewing gum can help you concentrate and be more production. But is it actually true?! According to a study done in 2013 by the British Journal of Psychology, they found that people who chewed gum while taking part in a memory challenge were able to stay…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is it called “dessert”?
We’ve all enjoyed a delicious dessert in our lives. But where does the word actually come from? Dessert actually derives from the French term desservir which means “to clear the table”. The term was first used in 1539 and was referring to delicate fruits and nuts which were served to guests at dinner parties back…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does honey ever go bad?
I’ve been on a honey kick lately. In my tea, on peanut butter toasty, overnight oats. So much honey! But I was wondering does it ever spoil or go bad? The answer is no, honey does not spoil. You could actually eat 3,000 year old honey if you had some. It’s the perfect long term…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are most basketballs orange?
With March Madness starting this weekend and everyone filling out their brackets today’s mystery is basketball themed. Why are most basketballs orange? The main reason is visibility. Back before the 1950s all basketballs were dark brown. Until Butler University’s head basketball coach Tony Hinkle decided the brown color was hard for everyone to see. The…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Is It “St. Paddy’s” or “St. Patty’s”?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Now if you’re posting on social you’ve probably seen and typed it both ways Paddy’s with a D’s and Patty’s with T’s. According to a new poll 49% of Americans go with the T version, 29% go with the D version, and the rest aren’t sure. But which is the real…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is green the color of St. Patrick’s Day?
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up tomorrow I figured this would be a good mystery to solve so you know why you’re wearing all that green. The color green was first used in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations back in the 18th century. This is when the shamrock first became a national symbol in Ireland. Because…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we say call being sick “Under The Weather”?
No one likes feeling under the weather, but where did that term even come from? It originates from the maritime world. Back in the old days when a sailor was sick while on a ship or boat they were sent below deck to help them recover. The reason being to send them under the deck…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we change the clocks at 2am?
This weekend we spring ahead for Daylight Saving. Finally! All the clocks turn ahead 1 hour Saturday into Sunday at 2am. But why is it always 2am? It would make sense to do it at midnight since that’s when the say changes right? Well the reason it happens later in the night at 2am is…… Continue Reading