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Feeding the Monkey

Feeding the Monkey

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Odd things that you don't know but always wondered about revealed. Every week we look at one or two unusual things and seek the reasons why it is that way.

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The Monkey treads forward bravely insinuating into the wide, wide, world of mattress sizing. Is a twin twice the size of a single? Is a queen twice the size of that? How many sizes are there and who in the world thought of these crazy... more
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Hi guys - No Feeding the Monkey this week, but please send me questions or comments to monkey@feedingthemonkey.com . We're also on Facebook at Feeding the Monkey. Your bizarro question is my happy-making-thing.
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If you could have any super power in the world, most people vote for teleportation. Number 12 on the list is ?indefatigability?. If your body never got tired, what would happen to your mind? Would you lose it? What kind of ways would that... more
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What do you think would happen if you never told your child the sky was blue? The answer is pretty stunning. He or she would tell you the exact same thing that Homer and other ancient speakers if you asked them what color the sky is. It... more
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The human body is an amazing balance of tissues, enzymes, fluids, and structure. Each piece has its own job to do, keeping our bodies running smoothly. Are there any organs we can lose and still live happy, functioning lives? Which... more
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Everyone who lives in a climate with ice and snow has stepped out onto a driveway or sidewalk and found themselves lying on the ground. How come you slip on ice but ice doesn't slip out from under you? Or does ice slip out... more
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At some point, someone thought it would be a good idea to eat eggs. What in the world would ever compel someone to do that? Feeding the Monkey checks it out. We bet you can't guess how long it's been. Everyone knows Clan McDonnell... more
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Looking for a self service pump in Oregon? You probably won't find one - it's illegal to pump your own gas in Oregon under most circumstances. Feeding the Monkey finds out the history behind this bizarre law and in what situation it... more
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