Ask Rachel
- Seat shifters, the worst fans ever and short people, redux
- 09/02/2021
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Interesting fact: John Harington, the inventor of an informally eponymous flush toilet in Britain during Elizabethan times, is a distant relative of Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow in “Game of Thrones,” which although I have never watched, I know ended with a finale that should have been sent to the septic tank, thus bringing things full circle.
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- To lick or not to lick, concert coping and short people hugs
- 08/26/2021
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Interesting fact: They also make no-lick peel-and-stick envelopes that require no saliva exposure. But they’re not fancy enough to be ONvelopes.
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- Strap sleuth, tomato fails and ghosting your family
- 08/19/2021
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Interesting fact: Tomatoes will not ripen outside of 50-85 degrees F. If your friend’s river beer is any warmer than this, you should take your straps back immediately.
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- Skinny tire scorn, half-baked and Bozos in space
- 08/05/2021
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Interesting fact: Joe DiMaggio hadn’t actually gone anywhere; Paul Simon just meant that heroes are in short supply.
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- Oh sheet, the tipping point and all in-tents and purposes
- 07/29/2021
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Interesting fact: When it comes to the Great Sheet Debate, the Martha Stewart website says you should ask the hosts their preference. What kind of adults does she think we are?
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- Podcast therapy, not-so Southern charm and #bashnews
- 07/22/2021
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Interesting fact: As of April 2021, there were only 2 million podcasts in existence with 48 million episodes. So while not everyone has a podcast, everyone has probably appeared by now as a guest on one.
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- Space invaders, animal instincts and small talk
- 07/15/2021
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Interesting fact: The United States government claims it cannot explain 143 out of 144 unidentified flying objects spotted during military flights. They got one! And people say the feds are incompetent.
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- No laughing matter, mama me-uh and the big fall
- 07/08/2021
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Interesting fact: The word “courtesan” derives from an old Italian word for “advisor to the king or queen.” Yeah, I bet they did some advising.
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- Rubber meets the road, Trader Joe's FOMO & seed gender bias
- 07/01/2021
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Interesting fact: The International Olympic Committee is supplying 150,000 condoms to the Olympic village. 11,000 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s games. Is that a ridiculous amount of condoms or not nearly enough condoms?
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- Safety third, space schmucks and heavy hugs
- 06/24/2021
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Interesting fact: The pressure of a weighted blanket is suspected to release oxytocin, that ol’ feel-good hormone. No word yet on how much oxytocin a weighted blanket stimulates in the zero gravity of space.
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- Gleek mythology, tongue baths & goth gardening
- 06/17/2021
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Interesting fact: The AKC says that dog saliva (and human saliva too!) is slightly antibacterial and antimicrobial. Key word: slightly.
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- International incident, growing turmoil and belly aches
- 06/10/2021
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Interesting fact: That whole “humans use only 10% of their brains” thing is apparently a myth, and most of our brains are active most of the time. Not saying they’re usefully active. Just active.
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- Baffled by breakfast, 'no' to nostalgia & Aunt Flo's undies
- 06/03/2021
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Interesting fact: “Shorts” is reportedly slang for cigarette butts. Thus, “eat my shorts” takes on a range of meanings both literal and euphemistic.
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- Super specific, burrito blunders and air heads
- 05/27/2021
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Interesting fact: Canned air is not actually air at all, but a highly flammable mixture. I’m more and more invested in this potential canned-air superhero by the moment.
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- Saved by the boss, styrofoam stash and ride bribes
- 05/20/2021
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Interesting fact: Styrofoam is about 95 percent air. So basically… it’s the breathable version of bottled water.
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- Deathly Disney, bad dads and missed connections
- 05/13/2021
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Interesting fact: Anyone who thinks all Disney movies don’t share a universe has never been to Disneyland, where you can dine with Robin Hood and Cinderella at the SAME TIME.
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- Unnatural flavors, puzzling punctuation and bat bikes
- 05/06/2021
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Interesting fact: According to the FDA Code of Regulations, natural flavors are created from substances extracted from certain plant or animal sources. I don’t know about you, but just reading the word “extracted” makes me hungry.
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- Doggy style, in-box anxiety and rind etiquette
- 04/29/2021
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Interesting fact: “Jury-rigged” is a makeshift solution from materials at hand. “Jerry-built” is something constructed with shoddy materials. “Jerry-rigged” is an 18-wheeler driven by Jerome.
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- Parental timeshares, glue lies and bursting bubbles
- 04/22/2021
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Interesting fact: The short answer? Soaps are made of natural products, and detergents are synthetic. Also, detergents work better in cold water. Good for ice bucket bubble baths.
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- Dishing it out, hug withdrawal and getting boned
- 04/15/2021
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Interesting fact: In humid climates, bones can decompose in a decade or two. But in more dry areas, they can take hundreds of years. This is why we generally hide bodies in lakes.
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