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Feeding the Monkey
by Feeding the Monkey
Odd things that you don't know but always wondered about revealed. Every week we look at one or two unusual things and seek the reasons why it is that way.
Episodes
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Christmas Carols and Ceiling Fans
If you have travelled to a country other than America, or you have watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, you may have noticed that the number of blades in a ceiling fan vary from place to place. Even if you didn’t notice it before, the Monkey bets you will now, and here’s an explanation.…
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Cake Batter by the Numbers - It's Elementary
Sure, we all know that cakes are eggs, flour, sugar, salt, and all kinds of stuff that comes together to make wonderful deliciousness. But how does it turn from batter into wonderful deliciousness? Is it some secret chemical whatchamacallits? The Monkey was dying to know, so we found out. Also,...
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Gravity Matters and Arithmomaniacal Vampires
You may know that your weight fluctuates from day to day, but did you know it fluctuates from place to place on Earth? In fact, it might fluctuate slightly from location to location in your house. Gravitational mass concentrations or mascons are all around us. What the heck are they and what…
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Happy Thanksgiving Depending on Your Point of View
The traditional Thanksgiving story and Black Friday are ingrained into the American culture. But how accurate is that story? Is there more to history than we’re taught in elementary school? There’s an answer, as always, and the Monkey found it enlightening. Also, everyone has their own favorite...
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Organic Bananas and the Bermuda Triangle
The Bermuda Triangle is a mystery writer’s dream. A place in the ocean where ships and planes vanish without a trace, the Bermuda Triangle or the Devil’s Triangle captures the imagination. But what is really going on? Are all disappearances in the distant chef, or are they still happening? And…
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Ghost Fishing and Big, Ugly, Loud, Unpredictable Cats
On television, the crab fishermen hunt for two different kinds of crab in the same area of water. How do they only catch the ones they are looking for? Same boats, same traps, same water – different crab? That’s a mystery for the Monkey! And – cats do weird stuff. A lot of weird stuff. When…
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Body Language and Sleeping Like Virgil
Dr. Spencer Reid takes a nap, but not really. However, he assures us that it would be perfectly normal if he did. References to biphasic of polyphasic sleep go back as far as 70BC. In fact, we only started sleeping eight hours a night straight through in the early 1920’s. Why would it change and…
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Hungry Apes and Baby Feet ( Not at the Same Time)
We know that science classifies humans as primates and that humans are omnivorous. Is a diet that includes vegetables, fruit, and protein something only found in humans, or do other primates share this trait. The Monkey always wants to know about other monkeys, and is on the case. The answers we...
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Plants Don’t Have Nipples and Bubbles in My Blisters
Oh no, you cut your hand! Pour some hydrogen peroxide on it and get it bandaged up! What does hydrogen peroxide do while it’s making all those cleansing bubbles in your wound? Is it helping? Is it actually harmful? The Monkey was really surprised to find out the truth behind this medicine cabinet...
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Elephants have Fingernails and Watermelons in Brazil
Of all the improbabilities that the Monkey wonders about throughout the week, perhaps the oddest are from local laws in America and beyond. This week, the Monkey finds out why in the world you can't eat watermelons in Brazil. It's absolutely true and you won't believe the reason why. Also, we…
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Bedtime for Bonzo and The Life of Johnny Crapper
The Monkey treads forward bravely insinuating into the wide, wide, world of mattress sizing. Is a twin twice the size of a single? Is a queen twice the size of that? How many sizes are there and who in the world thought of these crazy names to begin with? The Monkey enlightens. Well, not really,...
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Nothing To See Here Folks
Hi guys - No Feeding the Monkey this week, but please send me questions or comments to [email protected] . We're also on Facebook at Feeding the Monkey. Your bizarro question is my happy-making-thing.
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Hive Fives and Superpowers - Gimme Some Skin, Superman
If you could have any super power in the world, most people vote for teleportation. Number 12 on the list is “indefatigability”. If your body never got tired, what would happen to your mind? Would you lose it? What kind of ways would that manifest? Is it really all that bad if you don’t sleep?...
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Colorful Language and Koala Bears
What do you think would happen if you never told your child the sky was blue? The answer is pretty stunning. He or she would tell you the exact same thing that Homer and other ancient speakers if you asked them what color the sky is. It took a lot more work than usual, but Feeding the Monkey was...
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What Doesn't Kill Makes Your Insides Smaller
The human body is an amazing balance of tissues, enzymes, fluids, and structure. Each piece has its own job to do, keeping our bodies running smoothly. Are there any organs we can lose and still live happy, functioning lives? Which ones? Most of us know about becoming an organ donor on our…
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Slickery Ice and Sunless Days - Not Related Until Now
Everyone who lives in a climate with ice and snow has stepped out onto a driveway or sidewalk and found themselves lying on the ground. How come you slip on ice but ice doesn’t slip out from under you? Or does ice slip out from under you but you just didn't notice it? Or maybe you slipped and the...
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Plaid Eggs and Ham Without the Ham
At some point, someone thought it would be a good idea to eat eggs. What in the world would ever compel someone to do that? Feeding the Monkey checks it out. We bet you can't guess how long it's been. Everyone knows Clan McDonnell wears white, black and green tartans. But why is that and who...
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You Can't Pump Your Own Gas in Oregon
Looking for a self service pump in Oregon? You probably won't find one - it's illegal to pump your own gas in Oregon under most circumstances. Feeding the Monkey finds out the history behind this bizarre law and in what situation it doesn’t apply. Also, remember that FLDS compound that was raided...
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Odd things that you don't know but always wondered about revealed. Every week we look at one or two unusual things and seek the reasons why it is that way.
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