Words You Never Heard!
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWords You Never Heard! shares incredible, wonderfully wacky-but-real words with surprising definitions interspersed in short topical stories. Have fun as you pass on these quirky and spectacular words you won't believe exist! You might just increase your vocabulary in the bargain and that's no tarradiddle!
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What is a Waggle Dance?
April 15, 2023 21:37 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBWaggle Dance is a term used in beekeeping and ethology for a particular figure-eight dance of the honey bee. Dogs eat bees because they like to chase and capture things. Did you know that one of every three or four bites of food we eat is thanks to honeybees? Bees pollinate about 90 different crops, from apples and oranges to almonds and blueberries! People have known about the importance of bees for centuries. Cave paintings in Europe show that people were harvesting honey 8,000 years ago!...
Did You Know Only Male Turkeys Gobble?
November 14, 2022 00:59 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBWell, we’re leaving the goblin season and entering the gobbler season! Did you know only male turkeys (or toms) gobble? Females (or hens) make a clicking noise. The heaviest turkey on record was raised in England and weighed 86 pounds! Hey ladies, if you’re tired of cooking Thanksgiving dinner every year, you might try to get your guy to barbeque or deep fry a turkey. This involves danger and men love danger. What’s a word for a male cook? A bobachee! Other countries such as Mexico,...
Who Invented Scotch Tape?
October 26, 2022 00:31 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBDid Scotch tape originate in Scotland? Nope, the popular gift-wrapping tape was actually developed right here in the United States! In 1926, the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, (3M) was being a bit rapacious, tried to save a little scratch, and started using a cheaper adhesive on their sticky tape! A Detroit automaker ordered some of this newer, cheaper tape to use for spray-painting auto bodies. The automaker complained that the tape was “Scotch” a politically incorrec...
How Many Apples Are In One Gallon Of Cider?
September 19, 2022 21:14 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBAutumn used to be called “harvest” Until about 1500, autumn was just called “harvest.” The full moon closest to the autumn equinox is known as a harvest moon. Before cities were electrified, the bright night, the harvest moon was essential for farmers harvesting their late-year crops. Apple cider is nearly as popular as pumpkin spice during the fall. But keeping up with the demand for fresh cider requires a whole lot of apples—just one gallon of apple cider requires 36 apples. What’s a w...
What the Heck is Belly Button Lint?
July 28, 2022 17:44 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBLet me get right to the question: “Do you have an “innie or an outie”? Yes, we’re talkin’ bellybuttons!” If you’re an outie you are definitely the minority, but that’s good news because you don’t have to worry about a little problem that people with innies have. Bellybutton lint. I know it’s disgusting but someone’s got to talk about it. Did you know there’s a word for “the small mass of lint, such as that which accumulates in the belly button”? It's called pledget. Researchers ...
Who Is Smarter, Doggos or Cats?
May 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBWho’s smarter, dogs or cats? Cat owners, prepare to extend your claws. Studies at Oxford University suggest canines are smarter than felines, because dogs are more interactive. Cats prefer to be left alone and mollycoddled. To a dog you are family, to a cat, you are staff☺. Dogs also have to listen to all our ballyragging commands such as: Sit! Shake! Roll Over, Quit barking and Get off the couch! Dogs must be in a constant state of botheration from us! In addition to understanding ...
Do Cats Learn As Well As Dogs?
May 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBA new study published in Scientific Reports claims domestic cats do recognize their own names — they just couldn't care less! Cats are just as good as dogs at learning; they’re just not as keen to show their owners. Did you know cats are the most common pets in America? There are around 66 million cat owners in America compared to 58 million dogs, with Parakeets “flying” a distant third at 14 million. The average cat will cost its owner around $7000 dollars during its life to cover its expen...
Smarter Kitties
November 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBA new study just published in Scientific Reports claims domestic cats do recognize their own names — they just couldn't care less! Apparently, cats are just as good as dogs at learning, they’re just not as keen to show their owners. Did you know cats are the most common pets in America? There are around 66 million cat owners in America compared to 58 million dogs, with Parakeets “flying” a distant third at 14 million. The average cat will cost its owner around $7000 dollars during its lif...
Are You Ready to Gobble Till You Wobble?
November 09, 2021 01:10 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBAre you ready to gobble till you wobble? Americans alone feast on 535 million pounds of turkey on thanksgiving! The word ‘turkey’ may originate from the fact that turkeys make a turk, turk, turk, sound when they’re it is scared. The skin that hangs off the turkey’s neck is called a Wattle! Turkeys have great hearing and have a wide field of vision, which makes sneaking up on them difficult. But, when you do, they quickly become bumsquabbled! Some of us crave certain food for the...
Is This A Fake Smile?
October 27, 2021 20:06 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBStudies show people who smile more tend to live longer than those who don’t. It seems the simple act of smiling causes a positive emotional state in a person! Of course, smiling can have a positive effect on those around you as well. It has been shown that waiters and waitresses who smile generate larger tips, especially if there’s a little huzzlecoo, or flirting thrown in! Fake smiles are 10 times bigger than genuine smiles, because they’re meant to be seen! The TV news anchor w...
Can You Spot A Fake Smile?
May 22, 2021 03:28 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBStudies show people who smile more tend to live longer than those who don’t. It seems the simple act of smiling causes a positive emotional state in a person! Of course, smiling can have a positive effect on those around you as well. It has been shown that waiters and waitresses who smile generate larger tips, especially if there’s a little huzzlecoo, or flirting thrown in! Fake smiles are 10 times bigger than genuine smiles, because they’re meant to be seen! The TV news anchor w...
Do You Miss Hugging?
April 20, 2021 00:40 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBI didn't realize how much I would miss Cwtch, that's a Welsh word meaning "to hug, or a safe welcoming place.”’ People in Sweden often send virtual hugs via text message, signing off with the word 'kram' which means to hug. Huggle is a cross between a hug and a cuddle, and canoodling is another word for cuddling. As for those people who truly cannot tolerate hugging or touching? They would be known as haphephobic. Someone said when hugging a child, always be the last to let go, you never ...
What Does Your Selfie Pose Say About Your Personality?
March 18, 2021 00:43 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBSelfies may seem vain and frivolous, but there’s actually a lot more to this cultural phenomenon than meets the (camera’s) eye. Your favorite selfie pose can say a lot about your personality. In a study published in Computers in Human Behaviour, researchers connected self-portrait styles to specific character traits. People who like to look directly into the camera are more likely to be philodemics or agreeable and loving. Those who have a go-to “duck face” pose are more likely to be em...
Who Invented Lipstick?
March 11, 2021 23:34 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBWomen have been wearing lipstick for thousands of years. Even the ladies of ancient Rome wore lipstick, however much of the lipstick from the old days were made with toxic ingredients like lead for example. (No wonder they didn’t live for very long back then.) Today, lipsticks are safe and come in millions of shades and textures. What’s another word for the noise made by smacking one's lips? Plapper! Lipsticks also range from inexpensive to the dramatical, or luxuriously extravagant. T...
How Many Calories Does One Kiss Use Up?
March 11, 2021 23:34 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBWomen have been wearing lipstick for thousands of years. Even the ladies of ancient Rome wore lipstick, however much of the lipstick from the old days were made with toxic ingredients like lead for example. (No wonder they didn’t live for very long back then.) Today, lipsticks are safe and come in millions of shades and textures. What’s another word for the noise made by smacking one's lips? Plapper! Lipsticks also range from inexpensive to the dramatical, or luxuriously extravagant. T...
Who Invented The Can Opener?
February 04, 2021 01:12 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBWhat’s a word for a device that saves time and labor? A timmynoggy! Speaking of timmynoggys, I was hiking in Colorado and found some old cans near an abandoned logging camp. The cans were so thick, I wondered how in the world did people open these back then? Early cans for storing vegetables were made of iron lined with tin and could be as thick as 3/16th of an inch. A hammer and chisel wasn’t just the informal way of opening them, it was the manufacturer’s suggested method. The first ...
Who Created The Can Opener?
February 04, 2021 01:12 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBWhat’s a word for a device that saves time and labor? A timmynoggy! Speaking of timmynoggys, I was hiking in Colorado and found some old cans near an abandoned logging camp. The cans were so thick, I wondered how in the world did people open these back then? Early cans for storing vegetables were made of iron lined with tin and could be as thick as 3/16th of an inch. A hammer and chisel wasn’t just the informal way of opening them, it was the manufacturer’s suggested method. The first ...
Valentines Day Or Extortion Day?
January 30, 2021 22:45 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBValentine’s Day is almost here, or as guys like to call it, Extortion Day! My husband doesn’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. He says when he thinks about romance, the last thing on his mind is a chubby toddler coming at him with a weapon.” Valentines Day is celebrated worldwide. Studies show that 64% of American men don’t make plans ahead. What’s a word for the act of setting a romantic mood with flowers and a candlelight dinner? Anthorexia! Sounds more like...
Do Opposites Really Attract?
January 29, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.9 MBWhile many people say “opposites attract”, when it comes to choosing a mate, research suggests people who are similar tend to do better in a relationship. What’s a word for a well-matched relationship? Homogamosis. A recent survey of 5000 single people said they would not be able to be in a romantic relationship with someone who didn’t share their political views. Studies show we are naturally more attracted to people who are similar to ourselves in appearance, beliefs, and interests. I...
Owl Flies Into Helicopter Cockpit? WHAAAAT?
January 21, 2021 01:57 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBRecently, a pilot helping to fight the fires in California had an unexpected guest board his helicopter mid-flight. Dan Alpiner, a pilot with Sky Aviation, was helping conduct water drops over the Creek Fire in Medera county when mid-flight, an owl flew in through the window and perched calmly inside his helicopter! What’s a word for something being really strange? Ostrobogulous! Fortunately, the owl didn’t cause any trouble and after riding in the helicopter for a short time, flew righ...
Crazy Names Of Real Towns!
January 08, 2021 03:15 - 1 minute - 1.84 MBThere are many towns with funny names, but some are truly unfortunate. Take the town of Asbestos in Canada. When you’re named after a carcinogenic mineral banned in 60 countries, it's kind of hard to attract visitors. The towns of Boring, Dull, and Bland, in the US, Scotland, and Australia were all named after the surnames of their early settlers. Tightwad, Missouri has become somewhat famous for its bank, as customers from all over the country open accounts there just so they can have c...
Is That REALLY The Name Of Your Town?
January 08, 2021 03:15 - 1 minute - 1.84 MBThere are many towns with funny names, but some are truly unfortunate. Take the town of Asbestos in Canada. When you’re named after a carcinogenic mineral banned in 60 countries, it's kind of hard to attract visitors. The towns of Boring, Dull, and Bland, in the US, Scotland, and Australia were all named after the surnames of their early settlers. Tightwad, Missouri has become somewhat famous for its bank, as customers from all over the country open accounts there just so they can have c...
You Want Me To Hug A Cow Why?
January 08, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBDuring these uncertain times, more and more people are feeling pretty stressed out. Well, there’s a forgotten way to help eliminate the stress that’s making a comeback. Cow Cuddling! Some people are turning to this natural wellness practice of snuggling up to cows. Known as Koe Knuffelen in the Netherlands where this form of therapy supposedly originated, cow cuddling, reduces stress in humans by releasing the bonding hormone oxytocin. The people who lie down next to cows say they find...
Do WHAT When You Get An Idea In The Shower?
December 29, 2020 03:20 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBTaking a shower isn’t just good for your hygiene, but according to The Psychological Science Journal, they’re also good for your creativity. For many people, taking a shower provides a sort of zeigarnik effect or a brief respite from our tasks that helps to improve our mental focus. More men than women take daily showers. Showers can be a good way to wash off your troubles if you’re feeling narky or ramfezzled. You might think that Americans take more showers than people in other countries,...
What Country Has The Most Shower Takers?
December 29, 2020 03:20 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBTaking a shower isn’t just good for your hygiene, but according to The Psychological Science Journal, they’re also good for your creativity. For many people, taking a shower provides a sort of zeigarnik effect or a brief respite from our tasks that helps to improve our mental focus. More men than women take daily showers. Showers can be a good way to wash off your troubles if you’re feeling narky or ramfezzled. You might think that Americans take more showers than people in other countries,...
Who Takes More Showers, Men or Women?
December 29, 2020 03:20 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBTaking a shower isn’t just good for your hygiene, but according to The Psychological Science Journal, they’re also good for your creativity. For many people, taking a shower provides a sort of zeigarnik effect or a brief respite from our tasks that helps to improve our mental focus. More men than women take daily showers. Showers can be a good way to wash off your troubles if you’re feeling narky or ramfezzled. You might think that Americans take more showers than people in other countries,...
Have You Ever Pocket Dialed Anyone?
December 26, 2020 21:30 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBHave you ever butt-dialed someone? The Dutch have a word for it, broekzakbellen. The English translation is “The pocket-dial giveth, and the pocket-dial taketh away. Butt-dialing someone can be an awkward or even embarrassing miskobble. But it’s pretty funny when it happens to someone else. What’s a word for deriving pleasure from another’s misfortune? Schadenfreude. It’s estimated that over 100 million calls to 911 last year were butt-dialed. I accidentally pocket dialed my fitness ...
Slippers Make You More Productive?
November 24, 2020 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBSince we’ve all been staying home a lot more, many of us have been spending more time in our slippers! According to Mark Forsyth's: A Day’s Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language, pantoffle is another word for a bedroom slipper. The word slipper dates all the way back to the mid 1400’s and there’s really nothing more comfortable to wear around the house. Most people have a pair of slippers they put on after waking up in the morning. An expergefactor is anything that causes ...
What's A Word For A Person Who Loves Their Own Opinion?
October 19, 2020 19:10 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBAs much as I love Words You Never Heard, I enjoy a good word joke just as much. Did you hear about the oxymoron that walked into a bar? The silence was deafening. I dated an apostrophe once, but he was too possessive. Having fun with words has always been a passion of mine and I say this with all jocoseriosity. Jocoseriosity implies a combination of humor mixed with seriousness. Oddly, I have never been much of a grammar nazi though. Why get all worked up over it I say? Someone who...
Who Was Foxy The Shoe Bandit?
September 11, 2020 01:28 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBYou may have heard about the fox that was caught stealing shoes from people’s porches and gardens in Germany. Berlin resident Christian Meyer noticed that his expensive running shoes went missing from his porch and decided to investigate the theft. After checking with neighbors, he learned he was not the only one who recently experienced missing footwear. Days later, he spotted a red fox with two blue flip-flops in its mouth. He followed the fox to a thicket and discovered a stash of mo...
A Parrot Outsmarts 21 Harvard Students?
September 06, 2020 03:21 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBIs an African grey parrot smarter than a Harvard University Student? Probably not, but it does appear to be better at the classic Shell Game! The perspicacious parrot did as well as or bested the Harvard students in 12 out of 14 trials, using his beak to point! Perspicacious is another word for wise or shrewd. Parrots have zygodactyl feet which means they have 2 toes pointing forward and 2 pointing to the back! Griffin has been the subject of cognitive and communicative studies si...
Did You Hear About The 4 Year Old Who Made a Hole-In-One?
September 05, 2020 01:46 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBRocco Figaretti recently hit a hole-in-one on a par three at the Oglebay Park Golf Course in Wheeling, West Virginia. That might not be so remarkable, except that Rocco is only four years old. The odds of the average golfer hitting a hole-in-one are about 12,000 to 1. Even Tiger Woods didn’t hit his first hole-in-one until he was 6 years old. Rocco’s incredible shot is the reason for a little cock-a-hoop or celebration. Rocco swings right-handed with a left-handed grip. A mollydooker ...
What Is The Most Expensive Comic Book Ever Sold?
August 27, 2020 23:49 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBComic book fans seem to have a language all their own. With terms like Variant cover, Retcon, Splash page, and Zine, one would have to be a Pannapictagraphist to understand it all. A Pannapictagraphist is a collector of comic books. A Zine is a self-published and often hand-drawn comic and a Floppy is a slang term for a single issue comic. Comic book collecting can be quite lucrative for those who are a part of the Comixology crowd. An original copy of the Action Comics first issue whic...
Are you Mosquito Bait?
August 07, 2020 01:28 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBWhy are mosquitos more attracted to some people than others? Mosquitos in general find their prey by sensing the carbon dioxide humans and animals produce when they exhale. Mosquitos can lock onto a carbon dioxide emission from over 50 meters away. Recent studies have shown that mosquitos or gallinippers are also more attracted to people with type O blood. However, the most important variable that determines if a mosquito prefers you to someone else is the scent of the chemical compound...
Monkeys Attack Lab Assistant and Steal Coronavirus Tests !
August 01, 2020 02:50 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBAs the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in lockdowns of much of India, monkeys, who are common on the streets of Delhi are rapidly becoming a nuisance. Normally the streets of Delhi are filled with people who regularly give food handouts to the Rhesus Macaques who live there, but now without their regular food source, the emboldened monkeys have resorted to sneaking into homes and stealing food and personal belongings. What's another name for a thief? A Jackroller! Recently a lab assis...
You're Going To Name Me WHAT?
July 06, 2020 15:55 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBThe Social Security Administration has released a list of the latest frequently used baby names in the US. Currently, Emma and Liam are the most popular for 2020. Luna tops the list for baby girls in the UK. Luna was the name of the Roman Moon Goddess. The most popular girl’s name in the world right now is Sophia! Apollo, Birdie, Bear and Zelda are trending for baby names in Italy, and Cian and Roisin are peaking in Ireland. A sobriquet is a descriptive name given to someone becaus...
Where Was First Traffic Light Installed 100 Years Ago?
July 01, 2020 23:17 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBIt’s been just over 100 years since the first traffic light appeared. Early traffic lights weren’t automatic but operated manually by a police officer in a booth next to the road. At first, there were only red and green lights. The yellow light didn’t come into use until the 1920’s when officers noticed that drivers needed an interval of time to be able to slow down in order to clear the intersection. The first fully electronic traffic light was installed on the corner of Euclid Ave...
45th Anniversary of Movie Jaws!
June 29, 2020 17:21 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBThis summer marks the 45th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s epic blockbuster Jaws. This movie that literally scared moviegoers out of the water, was the first movie to gross over $100 million at the box office. Now that’s a lot of dooteroomus! The movie Jaws was adapted from author Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel of the same name, which was based on a series of shark attacks that occurred off the coast of New Jersey in 1916. The filming of Jaws was marred with numerous technical iss...
Where Did The OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Actually Originate?
June 11, 2020 23:15 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBWhat’s a word for a person who tells artful lies? A mendaciloquent. In the world of branding and advertising, this technique is all too well known, and just because a product is named for a place, doesn’t necessarily mean it came from there. For instance, The Outback Steakhouse actually originated in Tampa, Florida. And New York Brand Texas toast is produced in Ohio. Arizona Iced Tea is headquartered in New York City and Old Milwaukee Beer is brewed in Detroit. What’s another word fo...
Have You Ever Been Zumped?
May 26, 2020 00:27 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBThe language experts at Babbel sent us a few of the new coronavirus-inspired words that humanity has added to its covidictionary. You know when you’re in lockdown, one might have a tendency to overeat and gain a little weight. Well the Germans have a word for that additional poundage. Kummerspeck, which literally means “grief bacon”. The word spendemic was coined by The New York Post and refers to the increase in online shopping during the corona virus outbreak. According to Babbel, c...
Did You Wash Your Daddles?
April 28, 2020 04:56 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBDuring this difficult time of quarantine and social distancing, most of us find ourselves in the process of figuring out how to cope with this new way of life. Before Coronavirus, I never realized how much I touch my face. One study showed the average person touches their face with their hands 23 times an hour. How are we supposed to put on makeup? Daddles is a British variant of the word hands. In order to avoid touching our faces during this time, many people have found other ways to k...
Have You Seen The Hilarious Guy Disguising As A Bush ?
April 17, 2020 05:17 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBDue to the coronavirus, the UK has been under lockdown, and people only allowed to leave their homes under very strict conditions! However, one blunderbuss felt the urgent need to go shopping and dressed up like a bush in order to disguise himself from the police lest he is discovered walking the streets! Blunderbuss is another word for a stupid, blundering fellow. Neighbors happened to catch some video of the man covered head to toe in leaves as he tried to scurry from the street to...
Would You Let A Drone Walk Your Dog?
March 29, 2020 16:18 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBDuring this difficult time when many all over the world find themselves under quarantine, people have had to invent some creative solutions for being able to keep up with everyday activities. For instance, how do you walk your dog if you’re not allowed to go outside? A man in Cyprus decided to see if a drone could do the job. Vakis Demetriou took some video of his dog walking down the street with a drone following behind holding the leash. Mr. Demetriou was able to control the entire wal...
Valentine's Day 2020
February 07, 2020 19:11 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBValentine’s Day is almost here, or as guys like to call it, Extortion Day! My husband doesn’t understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine’s Day. He says when he thinks about romance, the last thing on his mind is a chubby toddler coming at him with a weapon!Studies show that 64% of American men don’t make plans ahead of time for Valentine’s day. What’s a word for the act of setting a romantic mood with flowers and a candlelight dinner? Anthorexia! Sounds more like a disease ...
Those Who Snore Always Fall Asleep First!
January 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBSleep is the most important eight hours of the day. A good night’s sleep is essential to health and happiness. But if you have someone sleeping next to you that snores, getting a little shuteye can be a problem. According to a recent study by the University of Wisconsin, 45% of men and 25% of women report habitual snoring. What’s another word for the sound a snoring person makes? A stertor. Snoring can be as loud as 90 decibels and is the number one reason why couples find themselves...
What's A Word For Those Pesky Fallen Christmas Tree Needles?
December 19, 2019 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBDo Yule Know when and where did the first Christmas tree originate? Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when evergreens were decorated and celebrated in winter in anticipation of spring. Later, Christians began bringing fir trees into their homes and adorning them with Festoons or carved and painted ornaments to celebrate everlasting life. Some people built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and...
Is There Really A North Pole Alaska?
December 13, 2019 18:02 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBMy husband and I lived near the small quaint town of North Pole Alaska while serving at Ft. Wainwright Army Base in Fairbanks Alaska. The North Pole has a population of just over 2000 people. With street names like Kris Kringle Drive and Mistletoe Lane, It's known for its year-round Christmas decorations, including candy cane–striped street lights. The Santa Claus House in the North Pole is a Christmas store with walls covered in children’s letters to Santa. In the early days of Christmas ...
This Will Knock Your Socks Off!
December 06, 2019 00:20 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBIn our house, it's a running joke that if we can’t find something important, it’s probably in my husband’s sock drawer! He’s not alone. Millions of men hide valuables in their sock drawers and thieves (also known as priggers and jackrollers) know it! The word sock comes from the Latin word ‘soccus’, meaning a loose-fitting slipper worn by Roman comedy actors on stage. Did you know that 82% of young American men wear mismatched socks at least once a week? The Aussies call socks the wa...
Witty Restaurant Outdoor Sandwich Boards!
November 12, 2019 17:26 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBAmericans eat out an average of 4.9 times a week. Restauranteurs have discovered that outdoor menu boards are a great way to draw customers in an area that has heavy pedestrian traffic. Also called A-frame signs or sandwich boards, these signs allow establishments to make an impression on customers inviting them to come in and eat. This kind of marketing has prompted some restaurant owners to add a little humor to their menu boards. A sign outside one restaurant read: “COME IN AND TR...
What Is The ONLY Word You'll Ever Need To Know?
October 31, 2019 23:42 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBIf you’re like me, you’ve experienced that moment in the conversation when you can’t remember a word, even a simple word! A woman named Brittani Nichols recently shared her story. She called a restaurant to make a dinner reservation when her mind suddenly drew a blank on the word. So she asked to make a food appointment. Speaking of appointments, a man who was trying to schedule for a trim with his barber, couldn’t think of the word “appointment” and asked if there were any available ...