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The mystery of honey: Why it never spoils

Posted on January 23, 2026

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A while back I published this post discussing how honey is one food product that will never spoil.

That post prompted lots of feedback with several people asking what it is about honey that makes it last, well…forever.

That’s a great question so I went digging around for the answer, and I found it.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Has there ever been snow on the ground in all 50 US states at the same time?

Posted on January 16, 2026

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Question from Melissa:  Several of my friends and I were talking about all the snow we’re getting this year in upstate New York when someone said they can remember a time when there was snow on the ground in all 50 states at the same time.

None of us believed him when he said that. Is it true? That just doesn’t seem possible.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why are there so many Russian dash cam videos on YouTube?

Posted on January 16, 2026

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Question from Tina:  I really like watching the dash cam videos on YouTube and I’ve noticed something strange. Most of those videos appear to be from Russia.

I’ve always heard that Russia is a very poor country compared to the United States and other western countries so how can all those Russian drivers afford to spend money on something like a dash cam?  [Read more…]

Why your car’s windshield has those tiny black dots around it

Posted on January 8, 2026

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Have you ever wondered why the edges of your car’s windshield have a pattern of tiny black dots around them?

I’ve wondered about that myself over the years and I finally decided to do a little research and find out.

Well, it turns out those dots aren’t there for decoration or for some other frivolous purpose. They actually solve several serious problems while enhancing your safety and comfort while driving.  [Read more…]

What’s the tallest mountain on Earth? Well, it depends…

Posted on December 22, 2025

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As children we were taught that the mighty Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, with it’s peak reaching higher above sea level than all the other peaks on our planet.

Climbing to the summit of Everest is a lifelong dream and ultimate challenge for many. After all, only a select few will ever be able to say they “climbed to the top of the world”.

But guess what? There is another mountain that’s actually taller than Mount Everest when measured from its base to its peak. And you might be quite surprised when you discover its location.  [Read more…]

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