The Mason Minute
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Mispronounced Words (MM #4247)
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently issued a list of words most Americans struggle to pronounce. Many of these mispronounced words don't sound like you spell them. But the thing most interesting
Ears (MM #4246)
Recently I've noticed more and more people sporting pointy ears online and in the movies. I'm not the biggest sci-fi or fantasy fan, so perhaps it's always just been that way, and I'm just catching u
Hazelnut (MM #4245)
I'm not the biggest coffee drinker, but there's one thing I've noticed throughout the years from people who drink it, most dislike hazelnut coffee or creamer. Perhaps some people secretly love it, bu
Strange Stats (MM #4244)
While math was never my favorite subject in school, I did enjoy statistics. I'm sure the fact that I started paying attention to sports averages and now social media numbers keep that interest alive.
Rankings (MM #4243)
I'm not sure if this is strictly an American obsession, but have you ever noticed our fascination with rankings? It can be sports or even TV shows. It can be just about anything. In college footbal
Early Explorers (MM #4242)
I've always been a big history buff. I enjoyed the subject in school and have always been fascinated with the past. Even though I've been to most of the 50 states, there's still so much I'd love to
Hooters Parking Lot (MM #4241)
We all have people, places, and things that trigger special memories. For some, a song could stir up those feelings. Or perhaps, it's a smell. For me, a late-night conversation in a Hooters parking
Green Halloween (MM #4240)
This year, many have been talking about creating a green Halloween. Now, I'm not talking about replacing the color orange but rather making the holiday more eco-friendly. While Halloween has always
Spirit Halloween (MM #4239)
You don't have to be a fan of the season to know that Spirit Halloween is the place to go for quick and easy costumes. But many make fun of the stores. That's because they pop up in closed retail ou
Ghoulash (MM #4238)
I don't understand why, but recently I've seen a recipe for Ghoulash popping up on my social media feeds. I haven't eaten that since I was in grade school. It goes by numerous names, like beefy mac