Strangely Named We tend not to question the origin of words or names even though they are often bizarre or mysterious. But sometimes you just can’t help yourself. Here are just a few that I found curious at least. Strawberry Pineapple Pomegranate Tuxedo Umbrella Marshmallow Cucumber Donut Hamburger Bulldozer Soccer Heirloom Pumpkin Cantaloupe Medicine Ball […]
Species of Whales Every time I watch a marine documentary I am introduced to another species of whale. Though I have no interest in whale-watching, I’d like to believe I would be good at it if the opportunity ever arises. Humpback Beluga Narwhal Sperm Pilot Orca (also called Killer) Blue Gray Minke Bowhead Fin Right
Species of Simians It seems clear to me that our simian friends are yet another example of the unassailable proof of Evolution. The fact that so many different species arose over the eons demonstrates the strength of time and chance, which to my mind, is the engine of Evolution. It shows how complex and varied […]
Slang Insult Labels These are often cruel labels but for some people, hey, they fit appropriately. But notice the male ones typically refer to character or morals while the female ones refer appearance or sexuality. Male Labels Cad Blaggard Wolf Bounder Dud Dip Dolt Dope Dork Dolt Dunce Dink Doofus Drip Viper Bonehead Hooligan Bolter […]
Silent “G” Words Even though the consonant “G” is commonly referred to as a hard consonant, it is frequently softened in words such as “germane,” “bridge,” “marriage” and “original.“ But “G” is mysteriously silent in numerous words too. This list is one of my favorites because I love adding to it. Foreign Campaign Paradigm Champagne […]
Salad Greens In these days of healthful “slow food” and vegan dieting, just about any kind of green can be and is added to our salads. Here are a few of the more common ones. This list is complimented with a list of the most popular salad dressings. Head lettuce Romaine Arugula Cabbage Swiss chard […]
Routine Medical Tests Since the early 20th the medical profession has experienced a scientific explosion as new technology and techniques emerged to diagnose and treat human illness. Nowadays many tests have become routine, especially if their cost is borne by insurance companies. I know there are many I do not have first-hand knowledge of but […]
Retired Automobile Nameplates In the early 20th century a slew of start-ups emerged in the heady days of the automobile, as driverless carriages came to be called. Most didn’t make it past their fledgling years but others survived for a time or even a decade or two. Many dissolved into mergers and consolidations. Here is […]
Protestant Denominations The Protestant Reformation of the 16th and 17th centuries was fermented by opposition to the established Christian hierarchy of the Catholic Church centered in Rome. But it quickly splintered into a miasma of evangelical movements because it was both personality and geographically driven. Here are the most popular ones. Lutheran Methodist Baptist Episcopal […]
Popular Duos Duos or screen teams have been popular devices in both film and TV. Here are a few that I ran across while looking up something else. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Bob Hope and Bing Crosby Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Bert Wheeler […]