Believe it or not, the answer is quite simple. The bigger ice cream sundae question is where did the delicious treat get its official start? A sundae is called a sundae because it was created to be eaten on Sunday. No seriously. Unsolved Mysteries.com More than one city in the United States claims to be the home of the ice cream sundae. Chicago’s claim dates to around the 1890’s. But Wisconsin’s claim to sundae fame began in 1881 in the City...  Read More »

In case you haven’t heard, The Beckhams have moved stateside. In their honor, I present to you Mrs. Victoria Beckham and her personal style. This, of course, is just a taste – I simply do not have the room nor the patience to share all of her fashion choices with you. There’s always Google Images if you want more. A Victoria Beckham post wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Posh Spice! What ARE They Wearing? – Spicy Edition The...  Read More »

Um…..so I’m not really sure how I feel about this invention. It gives me the creeps. And yet, I find it quite intriguing. I pee, you pee, we all pee hands free! Well, not all of us, only men can really benefit from this urinal. It’s like a dream come true for the average pissing male. However, I must admit that if I ever came across one in real life, I’d play around with it a bit. Fun facts about the urinal: The urinal was first patented...  Read More »

Today is Friday the 13th – the day when freaky things happen. The number 13 has held a special place throughout history. Some believe it’s a dark number, holding mystical powers to bring bad luck. Others think it’s extra lucky. Then there’s Sarah Winchester who took the number 13 to a whole new level. … an architectural marvel. Unlike most homes of its era, this 160-room Victorian mansion had modern heating and sewer systems, gas...  Read More »

If you are unaware that The Simpsons will FINALLY be on the big screen July 27th, then I have no further business with you this evening. The Simpsons have gotten me through some very tough times – I find the theme song quite soothing. But I digress… The Simpsons live in Springfield, but until now we’ve never known what state. Fourteen Springfields from across the country competed for the coveted title of the animated family’s home state...  Read More »

John Stamos is claiming that his very odd behavior during a recent interview in Australia was the result of a combination of jet lag and the sleeping pill Ambien. He said that he took the pill (meant to be taken before at least 8 hours sleep) at 5am then awoke at 7am. Oops! Why on earth would a person do that? Hasn’t he heard about the people who do crazy things after they’ve taken Ambien? Like eating, cooking, driving…. And if that is really...  Read More »

JULY 9th It was on this day in 1956 that the world was honored with the birth of the legendary actor, Tom Hanks. He was born in Concord, California (about 25 miles from my Berkeley, CA stomping grounds) and remained there with his cook father after his parents divorced when he was a baby. It was in high school where Tom Hanks discovered his love for the stage and acting. He then moved on to a Shakespeare festival for three years, before landing his plum TV...  Read More »

Public pissing. We’ve all done it. I sure have; a few times, in fact. Except that I wasn’t being followed by men taking pictures. You’d think such pitfalls of stardom would cause one to be as discrete as possible when looking for a place to relieve oneself in public. Apparently, these celebrities have a different definition of ‘discrete’… First we have Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, who found herself too busy to take a potty break, and...  Read More »

Eva Longoria (of Desperate Housewives fame) wed basketball star Tony Parker in France today, in a legal ceremony. The big shebang is tomorrow. Saving Face Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minillo were photographed getting freaky in a Mexican hot tub. What a great way to spend the evening. Except for the photographers, that is. All Celebs 4U Nicole Richie better start packing on the pounds if she expects to have a healthy baby. I’m surprised she was even able to get...  Read More »

Just because it’s the summer and you have the day off work today, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn something: Though the Fourth of July is iconic to Americans, some claim the date itself is somewhat arbitrary. New Englanders had been fighting Britain since April 1775. The first motion in the Continental Congress for independence was made on June 4, 1776. After hard debate, the Congress voted unanimously, but secretly, for independence from...  Read More »

Raise your hand if you have a favorite pair of jeans. Raise your hand if once upon a time you had horrible, horrible jeans and you’ve vowed to never again look that bad. Then this site is for you! I’ve just linked to Denimology, and would love for you to check it out. Denim Power! Fun facts about Denim: The word denim is an Americanization of the French name “serge de Nimes,” a fabric which originated in Nimes, France during the Middle...  Read More »

Let me just start off by saying that I always have a lot on my mind and am usually very good about not letting it all get jumbled in my head. But today, not so much. First I wrote myself a note to put on my dashboard to remind me to buy Jell-O after work, and left it at home. Along with my cell phone. Then I dropped my sunglasses when I got to my office, and they broke. They’re from the dollar store, so it’s no real biggie, but it’s still...  Read More »

Tomorrow is the 4th of July. A legal Holiday. Yay!!! No work! In honor of the day off, here are some of the best “out-of-office” email replies… 1. I am currently out at a job interview and will reply to you if I fail to get the position. Be prepared for my mood. 2. You are receiving this automatic notification because I am on Vacation. If I was in, chances are you wouldn’t have received anything at all. 3. Sorry to have missed you, but...  Read More »

Yesterday, July 1st, would have been Princess Diana’s 46th Birthday. In honor of the “People’s Princess” and her legacy, her sons princes William and Harry hosted a star-studded event at Wembley Stadium in London. Thanking the live crowd, as well as those watching at home, Prince William said, “This evening is about all that my mother loved in life: her music, her dance, her charities and her family and friends.” Full Coverage:...  Read More »

JULY 1st The first television commercial to be certified by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) aired on NBC during a Dodgers-Phillies game on this day in 1941. The FCC had only just begun issuing licenses the previous May, and gave the first one to NBC. The ad was for Bulova watches, who paid $9.00 for the spot. It was on this day in 1995, that the world lost Wolfman Jack, a legendary radio disc jockey. Born Robert Smith in Brooklyn, NY, the Wolfman...  Read More »