Category: Bizarre Bytes

English is full of idioms.  The meaning of some of these phrases is self-explanatory.  Others seem...

While in school, every child learns the basic parts of a flower and how insects, such as bees,...

If you mention steak sauce, the first thing most people in this country think of is A.1. not the...

Imagine my husband’s surprise when I told him that all crochet is still done entirely by hand....

First recorded in 1742, “ignorance is bliss” is a poetic phrase that expresses the idea that it is...

For most people, the most popular sandwich of childhood is the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. ...

This Wednesday, we will celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.  One of the most famous...

As a plant lover, one of my favorite parts of the Christmas holiday season is poinsettias.  Their...

Thanksgiving is over, and Advent has begun.  We are officially in the Christmas season!  Crank up...

This Wednesday is National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day. Yes, this is for real. For those...

What happens when a company drastically overestimates the amount of turkey that Americans will eat...

Everyone knows the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving, but few know that it did not become...