Ask Mike: The fine art of hibernation
Hey Guys, Some people dream of soaring like birds. Me? I’d rather be a bear so I can hibernate for months at a time. But is that really how hibernation works? And are bears the only species that does...
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Hey Guys, Wanna know the secret to avoiding torturous small talk? Always have a random fact ready. That way, instead of being the boring person who asks people what they think of the weather, you’ll be...
View ArticleAsk Mike: Roger that
Hey Guys, Ever wonder why people say “Roger” to indicate that they understood what you said? No? Tough, because I’m gonna tell you anyway. The tradition has its roots in the military. Back in the days...
View ArticleAsk Mike: The first credit card
Hey Guys, The holidays are fast approaching and millions of people will put their purchases on plastic. As of 2010, there were more than 600 million credit cards held by U.S. consumers, according to...
View ArticleAsk Mike: Five second rule
Hey Guys, Food has a habit of falling on the floor (stupid gravity). The question then becomes: To eat or not to eat? Is there any truth to the adage that food that’s been on the floor for five seconds...
View ArticleAsk Mike: How much does the president make?
Hey Guys, Whether or not you voted for him, I think we can all agree that President Obama has a tough job. But how much does the commander in chief bring home in salary each year? It might not be as...
View ArticleAsk Mike: The History of Valentine’s Day
Hey Guys, Like New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day is one of those “love it or hate it” holidays. But, even if you’re not a fan of February 14th, there’s no avoiding it. So, who was the real “St....
View ArticleAsk Mike: Who was St. Patrick?
Hey Guys, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. While browsing around Yahoo! Answers, I noticed an uptick in questions having to do with the man behind the holiday. Who was St. Patrick? Did he really banish...
View ArticleAsk Mike: In the buff
Hey Guys, When a person is naked, he or she is sometimes referred to as being “in the buff.” Interesting expression, no? Here’s how the phrase came to be. According to the Phrase Finder, an excellent...
View ArticleAsk Mike: Swimming on a full stomach
Hey Guys, With summer approaching (at least in the Northern hemisphere), many will attempt to beat the heat by taking a dip. But what about the rule that states one should wait half an hour after...
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