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Answers to Questions You Never Thought to Ask

Question #1: If commercially prepared sour cream is cream that has soured, why does it have an expiration date? Answer: Even though sour cream is the product of cream that has already gone sour, bacteria acts upon it and mold begins to form. Question #2: Can regular corn be popped? Answer: There are five varieties of corn grown: dent, pod, sweet, fling, and popcorn. Because it is water content that makes corn... (posted by thecowguy 6 years 39 days ago.)

Facts about Ancient Egypt

Egypt boasts more than 80 ancient pyramids—the most famous, of course, are the three pyramids at Giza near modern-day Cairo. All are located on the west bank of the Nile River. Pyramids were used as tombs for the ancient kings, or pharaohs, of ancient Egypt as well as their wives. Chambers within the pyramid contained items the king or queen would need in their afterlife. The first of Egypt’s... (posted by thecowguy 6 years 45 days ago.)

Famous False Facts

Ever believe something that someone told you in casual conversation just to find out, years later, it wasn't true? Well, here are a few famous false facts and misnomers that might surprise you. "The average person eats 8 spiders per year in their sleep." This is, perhaps, one of the most famous recent examples of intentional misinformation. The number of spiders is completely erroneous and changes slightly in various retellings, as... (posted by thecowguy 6 years 68 days ago.)

Odd Facts about Life

Most people live their life not realizing the simple facts about it. There are literally millions of activities going on around us each and everyday that end up unnoticeable. While most of the facts are useless, they are still for the curiously minded as well as those enjoying a brief chuckle. Some facts are well known, others are facts people will die without ever hearing, or for that matter caring about. Below are some of the more... (posted by thecowguy 6 years 123 days ago.)

7th Heaven: A Show with Depth

Are you bored with your regular T.V. lineup? Could you use something that challenges your brain rather than just entertains you? Have you ever thought about watching the show Seventh Heaven? You would enjoy it if you are looking for a television program that addresses the issues surrounding being a Christian family. It is about the Camden family. Dad is a minister, and Mom is a stay at home Mom. They are both involved in the... (posted by thecowguy 6 years 130 days ago.)

Sex and the City: Series Review

Sex and the City is, by far, one of the best television shows ever. For the longest time, I could never understand what all the hype was about. Then one day, I finally watched two episodes of it and was hooked. A week later I found myself running to buy them all on DVD, and after making my mom and friends watch it a few times, they were hooked, too, even my boyfriend, although, he’d never admit it. The show is about four... (posted by thecowguy 6 years 131 days ago.)