It's time for another whimsical Tuesday Turnip Google search wherein I type a random phrase and we see what kind of interesting factoids "turn-up." Today I typed in "common 100 years ago" "“ unearthing the following curious entries: Niacin deficiency, known as pellagra, was common 100 years ago but today is extremely rare. Smoking is no more acceptable than chewing tobacco and spitting on the floor - a habit that was very common 100 years ago and would horrify people... READ ON

It's time for another whimsical Tuesday Turnip Google search wherein I type a random phrase and we see what kind of interesting factoids "turn-up." Seeing as Thanksgiving is upon us, today I decided to type in "turkey consumption," unearthing the following cool list of factoids from a bunch of different sites: "¢ Turkeys originated in North and Central America, and evidence indicates that they have been around for over 10 million years. "¢ The American Indians hunted wild... READ ON

It's time for another whimsical Tuesday Turnip Google search wherein I type a random phrase and we see what kind of interesting factoids "turn-up." In honor of Halloween, today I typed in "haunted + new york city" taking me to a bunch of scary urls, where I learned a lot about the following buildings and their respective ghosts: Algonquin Hotel 59 W 44th St Many guests at the Algonquin Hotel have claimed to spot members of The Round Table. Empire State Building 350 Fifth Avenue Various sightings... READ ON

It's time for another whimsical Tuesday Turnip Google search wherein I type a random phrase and we see what kind of interesting factoids "turn-up." Today I typed in "more women prefer" unearthing the following: More Women Prefer Dogs Over Husbands: An online poll released by DogCatRadio.com, shows more women would rather have a pet than a husband. More Women Prefer Looks Over Money: The more money a woman earns, the more likely she is to prefer good looks to money in her man, a new survey reveals.... READ ON