I have collected some answers to mundane questions I ask myself from time to time.

... someone who does a complete job goes "the whole nine yards"?

... we have leap years?

... people in the public eye are said to be "in the limelight"?

... people say "mind your p's and q's" when they want you to be careful?

... we nod our heads for "yes" and shake it for "no"?

... reprimanding someone is called "reading him the riot act"?

... laundry smells better when it is dried outside?

... illegal whiskey is called "moonshine"?

... the bureaucratic process is often referred to as "red tape"?

... a wedding ring is always worn on the third finger?

... special days are called "red letter" days?

... portholes on a ship are round?

... tennis balls are fuzzy?

... someone is called "son of a gun"?

... breaking a mirror is said to be seven years of bad luck?

... the letter X is used to represent the unknown?

... people say "Let's talk turkey" when they want to get down to serious business?

... that square enclosure used by boxers is called a "ring"?

... the mortarboard graduation cap is built the way it is?

... ships and aircraft in trouble use "mayday" as their call for help?

... the sky is usually cloudless in the morning?

... beavers build dams?

... girl's short socks are called "bobby socks"?

... popcorn pops?

... a dark spot on a woman's face is called a beauty mark?

... a family's heraldic symbol is called a "coat of arms"?

... angels are pictured with halos?

... strips of dried beef are called "beef jerky"?

... 13 is an unlucky number?

... people tell you to "keep your shirt on" when they want you to calm down?

... someone who is feeling great is "on cloud nine"? >

... rice is thrown at weddings?

... someone not doing his job is said to be "not worth his salt"?

About cats

Another page at Carol's site that answers some questions you may have regarding cats.

Do you have any questions you've been wondering about?

Let me know, and I'll see what I can do.

         

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