Tag Archives for history
Tiny Coffee – other countries’ 2 oz coffees
First off, let me say that I love coffee. On most days, I have a large mug. So this is not about my understanding coffee. I get it. For its taste, health benefits, and physiological effects. These are the reasons … Continue reading
Eleven and Twelve, dozens, & twelve packs
Why aren’t eleven and twelve called oneteen and twoteen (Why isn’t Ovaltine called Roundtine)? Every other number greater than ten is a combination of some sort. Twenty-one, twenty-two, ninety-eight, one hundred and one – all of these follow the same … Continue reading
Ketchup – the white trash condiment
A condiment is supposed to compliment not mask the taste of food. Ketchup is a condiment that completely masks the taste of pretty much any food that it is placed on. What’s the point in having food if you can’t … Continue reading
Coins – worthless & unnecessary
Why are these things still created? At what value will these worthless pieces of economic exchange finally be deemed unnecessary and their production finally stopped? Around 700BC when coins started to be minted in China, India, and in the areas … Continue reading