The popular children’s song Pop Goes The Weasel makes no sense. There’s a monkey, a bench and a weasel, and all of sudden “pop goes the weasel!” What is that all about anyway? The tune for this song has been used in traditional dances. Unfortunately, rhymes like this were spread by word of mouth soContinue reading “Why does the weasel pop?”
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Where did spoons come from?
Everyone has used or at least seen a spoon. They’re a part of everyday life, yet not many people know where they came from. It’s time to find out. Spoons are useful utensils for both eating and cooking, but they can be more than that. ORIGINS The origin of the spoon is difficult to nailContinue reading “Where did spoons come from?”
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