Who Is King Charles III?
Charles was a little boy and, just like any other little boy, loved toy cars! But he was not just like any other little boy as he was born to a Princess and was, himself, a Prince!
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May 2
Apr 26
A Request of the Two Chums
A dear friend and follower of ours has requested that we write about King Charles’ Coronation which is coming up very soon! So write we will!
Read moreApr 25
An Inspirational Ask
Most people think that it is only the average everyday person who sometimes works up the courage to ask a celebrity for an autograph. Sometimes it’s an actor or sports figure, or a famous musician whose autograph is sought out by someone. But did you know that sometimes one famous person might admire another enough to seek out their signature on a card or photo?
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Apr 20
Did You Know? – Keep It Sweet
Did you know that strawberries can be dried in your oven? They are healthy, full of antioxdents and sweet as candy. Here’s how to do it:
Read moreApr 18
Apr 13
Savvy Secrets – A Clean Frig
Most homemakers know that keeping an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator will help to absorb and eliminate foul odors. But getting rid of bad smells is just the beginning.
Read moreApr 10
Dolphins!
Dolphins are some of the most beloved creatures on the planet. After all, what isn’t to like about these seafaring cetaceans? They’re highly intelligent. They make adorable noises. They’re friendly to humans. They even like to surf. But beyond these crowd-pleasing theatrics, dolphins also boast impressive physiological capabilities and exhibit an array of mind-boggling behaviors. Here are six fascinating facts you may not know about them.
Read moreApr 4
Mar 29
Tell Me More
So often when we have family gatherings we miss the opportunity for the children, or younger adults even, to know more about their grandparents or their family history. We can get caught up in the activities and preparations of the holiday or event and miss the treasure that is right there with us…our own family history.
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Feb 21
Why President?
Once the U.S. finally secured its independence from Great Britain with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the new country had to invent lots of things from scratch, including its form of government, its rules and laws, and even what to call its leader.
Read moreFeb 13
Feb 9
Breakfasts!
Breakfasts seems to come in all sorts of different ways. Some people don’t have any breakfast at all; others have a quick glass of juice and a cup of coffee; still others sit down to a large breakfast that takes them through the day.
Read moreFeb 7
Wash Your Face With…
You do it everyday…wash your face, but today we will share a new idea or at least new to us. Wash your face with…
Read moreFeb 3
Pyramids
Few monuments capture the public imagination quite like pyramids. These feats of engineering teach us about cultures that lived long before us — not just their art and innovations, but their everyday lives.
Just how old is the earliest pyramid? How did Egyptians start building their iconic smooth-sided pyramids? What are we still discovering within them? From the towering Great Pyramids of Giza to the complex stepped pyramids of Mesoamerica, these seven facts reveal just how mind-blowing pyramids really are.
Read moreFeb 1
Turtles!
Springtime brings turtles out in full force, crossing roads to find mates or a quick meal. Also known as Testudines, turtles and tortoises are ecologically important — in the ocean they eat seagrasses that thrive on coral reefs and clean up dead fish; on land they dine on invasive plants and provide burrow homes for other animals, such as owls and bobcats. Celebrate these slow-moving dinosaur descendants by learning more about them below.
Read moreJan 19
Light The Way
As we know, lighthouses these days, because of modern technology, are not really necessary although some still do exist. Here are some interesting points about lighthouses:
Read moreJan 6
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Dec 26
Savvy Secrets – Keeping It Hot
The big day is over but another one, or many other ones, are around the corner. Guests will come for fun times, there will be parties to celebrate the New Year, and there are always those get togethers to watch big games, not to mention just the ordinary weeknight dinners you will prepare. And since there is food involved, we are always on the lookout for ways to simplify the steps needed to serve the food you’ve worked so hard to make. Enter this Savvy Secret!
Read moreDec 23
Christmas – December 25th?
The official purpose of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, whom the globe’s roughly 2.2 billion Christians worship as the Son of God. The unofficial purpose is to spend quality time and exchange presents with loved ones, preferably near a fireplace. Based on the fact that Christmas (short for “Christ Mass”) takes place on December 25, one might reasonably assume that this is the date of Jesus’ birth. The truth is a little more complicated.
Read moreDec 21
Nov 29
…and There Was Another “Charlotte”!
The story of King George V and his parrot goes as follows: When the future King was serving in the Royal Navy in his youth, he traveled the world. At age 17, he was a midshipman on HMS Bucchante, which docked in Port Said, Egypt. While ashore, the then Prince purchased an African Grey parrot named Charlotte.
Read moreNov 28
Royal News
The Mail on Sunday reported that Charlotte, rather than Edward will likely receive a coveted title previously held by Prince Philip.
Read moreNov 17
Some Little-Known Facts About King Charles III
Charles III Is the Oldest Person to Ascend to the British Throne
Given that his mother and predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history — ruling for over 70 years — it makes sense that Charles III holds the distinction of being both the longest-serving British heir-apparent and the oldest individual to assume the British throne.
Read moreNov 15
Is YOURS The Most Common?
Golly! It is interesting to note what the most used surnames (last names) are in the world!
Read moreNov 3
Goodnight Moon
Goodnight Moon is a very familiar book to most people. It is one of the first books that newborns receive, for sure. And “read” it they do, over and over again!
Read moreNov 2
Pizza?
It’s safe to say that Americans love pizza.
In one 2021 survey, 41% of consumers reported eating at least one slice of pizza every week. Other data indicates that around 350 slices are sold every second — and in 2021, American pizza sales topped $48 billion. But the doughy, saucy, cheesy goodness wasn’t always an American staple. In fact, pizza was around for more than a century before making its way across the Atlantic from Italy.
Read moreOct 25
Good Ole Abe!
Abraham Lincoln was the ultimate self-made man. Largely self-educated, he rose from the humblest of origins to become a lawyer and politician before being elected President of the United States in 1860.
His unshakeable faith in and devotion to the United States was severely tested during the Civil War, and his savvy leadership ensured the Union’s survival. But his life and legacy were more complicated than history books often present. Explore six intriguing facts about America’s 16th President.
Read moreOct 21
Dickens – His Own Person!
Years before Edgar Allan Poe wrote “The Raven,” Charles Dickens had an actual pet raven.
Read moreOct 20
Are the Red Ones the Same as the Green Ones?
If any of you have wondered if red and green peppers are different, here’s your answer!
Read moreOct 18
Did You Know? Express Yourself
Words are wonderful things. They keep us connected, express our thoughts and give our ideas meaning. But sometimes there is confusion about words that sound alike but mean very different things.
Read moreOct 14
And To Send You Barreling into the Weekend …
…Interesting Facts supplied us with some crazy things!
Read moreOct 11
Monarch Butterflies
Monarchs happen to be one of my granddaughter’s school mascot and mighty they are!
No animal on Earth travels quite like the eastern monarch butterfly.
Read moreOct 10
Ahhh! The Orient Express
The mere whisper of the name “Orient Express” conjures up luxury, beauty, abundant living!
It started as a dream.
Read moreSep 30
Sep 27
Where Did This Name Come From?
That’s a good question! Is it named after someone? Here’s what we found out.
Read moreSep 8
Moon Made of Cheese?
Oh yes! There are many stories about the moon being made of cheese! Is there any truth to this and, if not, where did the story come from?
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Aug 26
Savvy Secrest -New Uses For An Old Friend
Chances are when you were a teenage you had a bottle of this in the cupboard that you may have used to “lighten” your hair in the summer.
Read moreAug 12
Who is Credited With Giving Us The Gas Powered Motor Car?
Was it Henry Ford? Read on to find out…
Read moreAug 1
And Now You Know – Lavender
Most people associate lavender with cleanliness and freshness. But there is more value to this simple flowering plant than you may have known.
Read moreJul 28
Jul 27
Did You Know?
This is a subject we never expected to cover but your Two Chums love history and love knowing where things come from or how they originated so this topic is no exception. And besides it is worth a little chuckle to know how the “middle finger salute” came about.
Read moreJul 22
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Jul 15
Did You Know? – Good Food Info
Foods have the capacity to fuel our bodies, help us heal, and in some cases even change our moods. Different foods have different benefits for us when we eat them For example, “Did you know?”…
Read moreJul 13
Jul 8
Another “Did You Know”!
Ah yes! We found this so very interesting and no, we did not know. We wonder how many of you knew!
Read moreJul 5
Did You Know?
A Jewish family Karnofsky, who immigrated from Lithuania to the United States, took pity on the 7-year-old boy and brought him to their home.
Read moreJul 1
Savvy Secrets – Celebrate!
Today is the 1st of July which means the 4th of July is almost here. Today we want to share two unrelated yet important ideas for having a wonderful celebration with family and friends.
Read moreJun 29
Did You Know? – Gas Prices
The 4th of July weekend is quickly approaching. Many of us are planning to head for the beach, the lake, the mountains, or to visit friends or family for a BBQ. With gas prices at an all time high, some people may be rethinking their plans and everyone is looking for the best price when they need to fill up their tanks. Did you know there is a phone app for that?
Read moreJun 24
Jun 23
Amusement Parks!
Who doesn’t enjoy the occasional visit to an amusement park? And, there are some little known facts that we would like to share with you…
Read moreJun 22
Bond, James Bond!
Inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places. While living in Jamaica in the early 1950s, author Ian Fleming was in search of a name for the secret agent main character in his new book, Casino Royale. “I wanted to find a name which wouldn’t have any romantic overtones,” Fleming later said. “I wanted a really flat, quiet name.”
Read moreJun 21
More – Did You Know?
It happens to all of us at times. Despite our best efforts to stay cheerful and have joy, we just feel flat or worse, we feel down in the dumps. That happens to all of us from time to time. Today we want to share some natural help for you to try the next time you’re feeling blue.
Read moreJun 20
Jun 16
Old Is New Again
If you are of a certain age you will surely remember the name Ann Landers and her syndicated advice column “Ask Ann Landers” as well as that of that of her twin sister, know as “Abby” in the competing popular advice column “Dear Abby”.
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Jun 6
A Royal Weekend!
The UK has just celebrated quite a feat – HRM Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 70 years! Pretty amazing, actually!
Read moreMay 24
Table Manners!
According to Maureen MacKay, a Florida-based etiquette expert has a bone to pick when it comes to many Americans’ eating habits.
Read moreMay 23
May 19
I Love You More
Most of us have heard the conversational exchange that begins: I love you.
Read moreMay 16
In Switzerland, Never One!
The Swiss are known for their historic commitment to neutrality, but they’ve taken a firm stand on one of the most important issues of our time: guinea pigs.
Read moreMay 13
She Was The First
Do you know who this woman is? Neither did we. But she has the distinction of being the first at doing something. Can you guess what that is?
Read moreMay 6
May 5
Marshmallows?
We are coming up to summer when roasting marshmallows is a favorite thing to do!
Read moreMay 3
Savvy Secret – Bracelets
Some people call great and helpful tips “life hacks”…your Two Chums call them “Savvy Secrets”. If you’ve ever struggled to put a bracket on one handed and then do up the clasp, we have a terrific Savvy Secret for you today!
Read moreApr 27
More “Did You Knows”!
Maybe you’ve seen flocks of birds flying overhead to mark the changing of seasons or read about salmon fighting upstream to return to their birthplaces, but exactly how do these animals navigate in the midst of long distances and shifting geological conditions?
Read moreApr 26
Apr 25
Chinese Take Out Boxes!
In the U.S., plenty of Chinese restaurant fare feature produce that doesn’t grow in China, such as broccoli. Thus it shouldn’t be terribly surprising that Americans also took liberties with how Chinese food is packaged.
Read moreApr 18
Did You Know?
We are often asked how you know if it is first cousin, once removed or second cousin, etc. and we found this wonderful explanation which we would like to share with you.
Read moreMar 24
It Wasn’t Always Whistler’s Mother!
A sidetracked teenager changed the course of art history when she skipped an 1871 portrait-sitting.
Read moreMar 18
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Mar 10
Savvy Secret – No Grease, No Problem
We all make mistakes when baking from time to time. You are getting ready to add the batter to the pan and the phone rings, or someone comes in the kitchen to ask a question, or the doorbell rings…you’ve been there, you get distracted and forget to grease the baking pan BEFORE you add the batter. You don’t want to take all the batter out and wash the pan and start agin but what else can you do? Today we are not just identifying a problem, we’ve got the solution!
Read moreMar 9
Use This For That
For all kinds of reasons it is necessary from time to time to make substitution of an ingredient when you are cooking. Knowing what you can use or how you can make those substitutions work can be tricky. Today we want to share a chart that will help with one common ingredient…eggs.
Read moreMar 7
Feb 25
Pirates and Eye Patches?
Why, when we think of pirates, we automatically think of eye patches?
Read moreFeb 23
Did You Know – The Name of God
Whether or not you are person of faith, you may or may not know the name of God given in the Old Testament scriptures in Exodus 3. But even if you have known His name we are fairly sure this new info may enlighten you and encourage you as it has us.
Read moreFeb 18
“Play It Again Sam”
“Despite being one of the film’s most oft-quoted lines, the words “Play it again, Sam” are never said in Casablanca.”
Read moreFeb 9
Answers From A Skater
Mirai Nagasu, the famed figure skater, kindly answered some questions to fill us all in during the Olympics.
Read moreFeb 4
Feb 3
Do You Know What Peruse Means?
If we asked you what the word peruse means, what would you say?
Read moreFeb 1
Jan 27
Methuselah!
Methuselah, a bristlecone pine hidden within California’s Inyo National Forest, takes its name from the Bible’s longest-living figure, though it put down roots some 2,700 years before the birth of Jesus. Imagine that!
Read moreJan 25
First Big Book of Why!
For Christmas, one of our granddaughters, Arabella, got a book called First of Book of Why.
Read moreJan 19
Meaning of Old Phrases!
We use many phrases and perhaps we are not sure of how they came into being! Here are a few:
Read moreJan 17
Jan 14
New Tricks For Old Limes
Sometimes we buy a bag of limes and we can’t use them all them before they start to get old. By old we mean slightly discolored and skin that gets a bit hard. It’s always a disappointment to have to throw food away. Now, you won’t have to with these tricks.
Read moreJan 13
Words Of Wisdom – History
As you know if you have been around for any period of time at Two Chums, we love history. That said, we found something we thought was worth sharing on that topic.
Read moreJan 5
Jan 3
This Was Temporary?!
The wrought-iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower was built to headline the 1889 World’s Fair, but the engineering masterpiece — named after its architect, Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel — was intended to be temporary.
Read moreDec 27
Pink or Blue?
Before pink and blue, there was white. For much of the 19th century, most infants and toddlers wore white dresses regardless of their biological sex. Dresses facilitated diaper-changing, after all, and white cotton could easily be cleaned with bleach.
Read moreDec 17
Which Onion?
With Christmas just a week away and then New Years a week later, many of us tend to do more cooking for family and friends. Onions are a staple in most everyone’s kitchen and are called for in a myriad of recipes for soups, salads, stews or as a seasoning for cooked veggies. With so many choices how do you know which onion to use for which dish?
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