Trivialities
Oreos – when Double Stuf isn’t enough
Dinner Topics has mentioned triple doubles in the past, but this time it carries a much different meaning. With kids heading back to school, you might need to know what the “go to” snack is this year. If Kraft has anything to say about it, America’s children will be feasting on Triple Double Oreos until [...]
How do those K-Cup things work?
By now, if you are a coffee drinker, you probably have had a cup of joe from one of the single cup serving coffee makers. That’s right, I’m talking about the industry dominated by Keurig for which the single serving cups are simply known as K-Cups. If you’re not a coffee drinker, those are the [...]
Coconut water – the new Gatorade?
After your next intense workout, instead of grabbing your usual energy drink, consider reaching for… coconut water! Apparently since the mid-2000s, three major coconut water manufacturers have contributed significantly to the coconut water craze: Vita Coco, O.N.E., and ZICO. Vita Coco boasts backing from such celebrities as: Madonna, Matthew McConaughey, and Demi Moore. PepsiCo is [...]
Groundhog Day Redux
In case you are interested in the most ridiculous tradition of all time, Punxsutawney Phil DID NOT see his shadow today. Not sure what that means? Check out our Dinner Topics post from 2009 for all the details and history you could possibly want from this otherwise bland day. Read on: USAToday.com – Video: Punxsutawney [...]
Pronouncing Ophiuchus and other Zodiac quandaries
Singles and the bar scene just got a lot more confusing. “What’s your sign?,” the saddest pickup line in the history of mankind, suddenly doesn’t have a clear answer. In short, for many of you, you aren’t who you thought you were. According to astronomers, recent news came out that because the Earth is in [...]
The Skinny on “Trunk Shows”
Last weekend, I went to a “trunk show” for the first time–what a fun experience! If you know anyone who’s about to get married, trunk shows are an excellent vehicle (couldn’t resist) for brides-to-be to find their ‘perfect’ dress, or at least get some great ideas. Often used to showcase clothing (however not limited to)1, [...]
Meaning of Auld Lang Syne
Later tonight, you will be hoisting a glass and toasting another year gone by as everyone merrily mumbles the Auld Lang Syne tune, no one quite sure of the meaning or lyrics, but by midnight, no one really cares. A feeling of melancholy fills the air as everyone you’re with sways to the popular New [...]
Santa Claus anagram
Need something to talk about while the kids are opening all the gifts that Santa brought? How ’bout this: an anagram for “Santa Claus” is “assault can”! There’s not a lot of relevance to that, but interesting nonetheless.
