Bad ideas for Valentine’s Day
* Don’t give the same Valentine you gave last year. * Don’t buy a size too big. When in doubt, buy smaller. * Don’t forget your wallet for that romantic…
Month: February 2023
Who sent the first Valentine?
The first Valentine card that was decorated and poetic is attributed to the imprisoned Charles, Duke of Orleans, in 1415. He eased the pain of…
On Valentine’s Day, beware of lovers bearing potions
In the “be careful what you ask for” category, consider the love-lorn Welsh maiden, Dwyn. Dwyn was a fifth century teenager inclined to romance. She was…
Is it time to break up with barcodes?
Barcodes have worked well since they were first invented in 1952, but turns out that they don’t play nice with bots. The average person can’t read…
Bestselling cereals
National Cereal Day occurs on March 7, but the highest consumption of cereal is in January and February, according to Food Manufacturing. In 2021, the top…
A sweet history of breakfast cereal
Is the best part of waking up cereal and milk in your cup? Turns out, dry cereal has quite a fascinating history, and while it’s common today, it’s also a…