I was recently intrigued to discover an apple ranking website but disenchanted to see that the creator ranks Empire below… Read more The Development of Empire Apples
Category: Origins
Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball
We got back from Beaver Camp on Sunday afternoon. Aside from swimming and boating, one of the kids’ favourite activities… Read more Two Theories on the Origin of Gaga Ball
Chinggis Khan?!
Back to Verse 2 of the bardcore version of “We Didn’t Start the Fire”: Charlemagne, AlfredAnne Boleyn without a headFew… Read more Chinggis Khan?!
The Union of Castile and Aragon
This week we’re taking another look at Verse 2 of the bardcore version of “We Didn’t Start the Fire”: Charlemagne,… Read more The Union of Castile and Aragon
What Is the Nibelungenlied?
Back to the bardcore version of “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” here are the lyrics for Verse 2: Charlemagne, AlfredAnne… Read more What Is the Nibelungenlied?
Who Was Guillaume de Machaut?
Last week Andrew texted me this amazing parody of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” It’s a “bardcore” cover… Read more Who Was Guillaume de Machaut?
Who Was Elsa M. Luksich?
My kids start swimming lessons in the morning! I’m pleased that they’ll be taking lessons four times a week instead… Read more Who Was Elsa M. Luksich?
Who Invented the Jigsaw Puzzle?
I wish I liked jigsaw puzzles. Andrew is very good at them and his parents and siblings are fairly avid… Read more Who Invented the Jigsaw Puzzle?
Rhubarb Through the Centuries
June is National Dairy Month. (Stick with me.) Last weekend we went to a dairy festival and next Sunday dairy… Read more Rhubarb Through the Centuries
Did You Know? Citrus Fruits
Did you know that most modern commercially available citrus fruits are descended from three “core species”: pomelo, citron, and mandarin?… Read more Did You Know? Citrus Fruits
Did You Know? Philadelphia Cream Cheese
When we were in Philly in March my sister-in-law said in passing that Philadelphia Cream Cheese doesn’t come from Philadelphia.… Read more Did You Know? Philadelphia Cream Cheese
White Elephants
On Friday we went to a white elephant party and naturally I needed to look up the origin of the… Read more White Elephants
Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights
I’ve been tracking how many days I “go outside for 23 in 2023” and I must admit it’s gotten harder… Read more Timeline of Electric Christmas Lights