Aren’t You A Dandy?
Al Capone, Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp and Jessica Chastain all have one thing common, and it has to do with their shoes! What is this commonality? Spats! (more…)
Get Your Hobby On!
Hobby Clubs started in the early 1900’s and were for men with hobbies. According to the 1911 Constitution of the Hobby Club, Article 1 “The object of the club shall be to encourage the collection of literary, artistic and scientific works; to aid in the development of literary, artistic and
Open Wide! Let’s See Those Pearly Whites!
The tooth is the hardest part of the body, but that doesn’t mean it is impenetrable. Cavities can form even in the best cared for mouth. Cavities form when the enamel covering the tooth becomes covered with plaque. The plaque builds up and secretes acid. This acid will eventually create
Sphygmomanometer – What a name!
Sphygmomanometer. We’ve all seen one before and probably even used one before; we just did not know its name. So what is a sphygmomanometer you ask? (more…)
It’s A Zither-ing Good Time!
When you hear the word zither, what comes to mind? Would a stringed instrument from Austria leap to yours? (more…)
Going out to play? Don’t forget your pinafore!
Have you guessed the object? It is a pinafore! A pinafore according to Merriam-Webster is a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress. (more…)
Begone Flat Hat!
Have you ever had a hat that lost its shape? The way to prevent that would be a hat stand. A hat stand can be short or tall. All hat stands have a base with a rod and a knob at the top. The difference in size comes from the difference in the size of the rod. While short hat stands sit on
Scalding hands no more!
Did you guess what the object was? It was a spigot! There are so many objects that we use every day that we simply take for granted. One such object is the spigot or faucet. According to Merriam-Webster, a spigot is a “device that controls the flow of liquid from a large container.” (m
Stop, pull and spray
Most people have one these; in their business, home or both. It is an extremely useful object but rarely used, which is a good thing. An early version was first invented by a Greek about 200 BC and then in 1819 a Captain made a splash with his new invention. What is this object? It is a fire