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: Why do cicadas make that weird loud noise?
Brace yourself… the cicadas are coming. After 17 years underground trillions of the most annoying bug on the planet are about to resurface and torture all of us. You know the ones, they look gross and make that crazy sound. The cicada is actually singing when it makes the noise. Their internal tymbal muscles contract…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does the Cinco de Mayo holiday actually celebrate?
Today is Cinco de Mayo. Every year people seem to get confused to what this holiday is actually celebrating. A lot people think it’s Mexico’s Independence Day. It’s not. Others think it’s just an excuse to drink a ton of tequila and eat a million tacos. Also not the reason. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What species is Yoda? And is he considered a Muppet?
Happy Star Wars Day! As you’ve probably seen plastered all over your social feeds by now… it’s May 4th. Get it? “May the 4th be with you”. So I figured we would make today’s Mundane Mystery Star Wars related. What species is Yoda and is he considered a Muppet? That first part about what species…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do we call traditional pizza “Margherita”?
Today’s mystery is pizza related. Why do we call the traditional style a “Margherita” pizza? There’s no tequila in it or anything, so why that term? It started back in the birthplace of pizza in the 1800s, Italy! The chef who invented a dish called ”Pizza Margherita,” did it to honor the Queen of Italy,…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Does peanut butter cure the hiccups?
A friend of mine told me he does this to cure the hiccups and it works every time… peanut butter. But is this actually true? And why does it work? I found out for you. Turns out he’s actually right. Peanut butter is digested very slowly by the body. The slow digestion process actually changes…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How many dimples are on a golf ball?
Random one today I know, but I bet now you’re wondering right? Full disclosure, I didn’t actually sit down and COUNT all the dimples on a golf ball. But I did Google it and found out that it’s 336. I guess I could go count one to double check. … Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Do any fictional characters have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
If you’ve ever visited Los Angeles you’ve probably seen the Walk of Fame. Even if you haven’t you know what it is. A sidewalk of stars with famous celebrity names. Most are real people, but do any fictional characters have stars? There are actually 18 fictional characters with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. …… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Worldwide Wildlife Fund logo a panda bear?
This is very random I know, but I’ve always wondered why the Worldwide Wildlife Fund chose a panda bear as their logo. Out of all the wildlife they could’ve picked. For #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re imagining a #WorldWithoutNature by removing the iconic panda from our logo. Nature loss impacts every aspect of our lives, and our relationship…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Has Best Picture always been the last Award at the Oscars?
Since the 1948 Oscars Best Picture has always been as the last award of the night. Until this year. Confusing everyone, the producers of the show decided Best Picture would happen before actress and actor categories for some crazy reason. The only other year, since 1948, that it wasn’t the final award given was in…… Continue Reading
MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why is the Academy Award Statue Called an “Oscar”?
The Academy Awards are this Sunday night. Or as most people casually refer to them, The Oscars. Which is also the name of the gold statuette the winners receive. But why is it called an “Oscar”? The Academy officially started using the name “Oscar” for the trophies in 1939. One of the most popular stories behind…… Continue Reading