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What classic comedy film was funded by rock groups?
/in TriviaHaving gained legions of fans through their television show, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, the troupe ventured into film. Traditional financiers were wary, but Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull and other artists, along with their record companies, provided much of the funding for the low-budget film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. (How low budget?… Continue Reading What classic comedy film was funded by rock groups?
Should you worry about dog robbers?
/in TriviaSoldiers can act as valets for officers, cleaning uniforms, running errands, and scrounging for any personal items their officer might need. They might end up swiping things from enlisted men and women so that higher ups have whatever they want/need. New recruits are sometimes referred to as “dog faces” (think “dog tags” and “pup tents”).… Continue Reading Should you worry about dog robbers?
Thank You
/in Weekly Musical InspirationNurturing Gratitude is the Soul Matters theme for the month of November. One must be grateful for the bitter as well as the sweet, for that helps us to grow. Hear now Prem & Sangita as they sing Thank You.
Can vampires help you lose weight?
/in TriviaWhile it’s true that having blood taken from your body does literally make you lighter, watching movies about vampires burns calories. The heart rate and metabolic rate increase during scary movies, leading to an increase in calorie expenditure. Movies with jump scares are the most effective. In a test with 10 horror films (this study… Continue Reading Can vampires help you lose weight?
Chester Eastside
/in Share the PlateThe November Share the Plate recipient is Chester Eastside, which provides invaluable programs for children and adults providing resources to improve outcomes for the entire community. Their initiatives help kids defy the odds by meeting basic human needs through food and clothing distributions while also providing a safe environment for education and skill development. Share… Continue Reading Chester Eastside
How is it that you know when someone is watching you?
/in TriviaYou know that feeling you get when you’re being stared at? Out of the corner of your eye, even outside your field of vision, you can just tell someone is checking you out? It’s not ESP. It’s closer to having an eye on the back of your head. Our gaze detection system, aided by the… Continue Reading How is it that you know when someone is watching you?
Whose brain gets bigger in the fall?
/in TriviaAutumn is the time to gather the harvest. For squirrels, that means finding the nuts they have hidden away for the winter. Part of their hippocampus increases in size when the weather turns cold. Depending on the study, it may be due to new neurons or “seasonal plasticity.” This helps them remember where they squirreled… Continue Reading Whose brain gets bigger in the fall?
Grace
/in Weekly Musical InspirationWe often think of compassion as something you have for other people. But sometimes you have to let go of regrets and give yourself a little grace. Here is the band ARCHR with their song, Grace.
Do four polo sticks beat four cups?
/in TriviaPlaying cards have not always had the current four suits (spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs). One of the earliest surviving decks, the Malmuk pack from Egypt in the 15th century, had suits of cups, coins, swords, and polo sticks. The court cards were King, Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant, and the game was called Nã’ib, the… Continue Reading Do four polo sticks beat four cups?
Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
/in Share the PlateOctober’s Share the Plate recipient is the Lenape Nation of PA, a group of descendants of the original inhabitants of the land UUCDC is on. They advocate for the cultural identity and civil and human rights of the Lenape people. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20… Continue Reading Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania
Chili Chocolate Homebrew Challenge
/in NewsCome one, come all to UUCDC’s Chili Chocolate Homebrew Challenge! On Saturday, November 22, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. friends and members of UUCDC will be bringing forth their finest dishes of chili, chocolate creations, and homebrewed beverages to be sampled by all in attendance. (Homebrews may only be imbibed by those of the appropriate… Continue Reading Chili Chocolate Homebrew Challenge
What was Volkswagen’s best seller last year?
/in TriviaThe VW Jetta and Tiguan sold well last year. (The beloved “beetle” is no more.) But although Volkswagen shipped 5.2 million vehicles in 2024, they sold 8.5 million currywurst sausages. The automaker began making and serving this specialty bratwurst to employees in 1973, and it became so popular that it is now sold in 12… Continue Reading What was Volkswagen’s best seller last year?
What do all Maryland lakes have in common (besides water)?
/in TriviaThere are about a dozen major types of lakes, meaning there are about a dozen ways lakes naturally form. None of those are found in Maryland. Some 74% of all lakes are glacial in origin, but glaciers never entered Maryland during the last Great Ice Age. Other major types of natural lakes include those that… Continue Reading What do all Maryland lakes have in common (besides water)?
Shelter From the Storm
/in Weekly Musical InspirationOne of Bob Dylan’s classic songs explores themes of love, refuge, and the struggle to find stability amidst life’s chaos. It offers a reflection on finding peace and meaning in a turbulent world. In keeping with the September Soul Matters theme of Building Belonging, hear now Joshua Hyslop’s gentle take of Shelter From the Storm.
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
/in Share the PlateThe Share the Plate recipient for September is the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County. Their mission is to prevent domestic violence and empower victims towards self-sufficiency, providing confidential, no-cost services. Share the Plate recipients receive half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.
What was the treadmill originally designed for?
/in TriviaUsing a treadmill, the constant walking, maybe even up at an angle, can seem like torture. It was designed for use by prisoners, providing useful labor. Originally called a treadwheel, up to 40 prisoners at a time were forced to walk on planks, rotating a giant wheel for up to eight hours a day. The… Continue Reading What was the treadmill originally designed for?
When is a building like a beer mug?
/in TriviaThe headquarters of Asahi Breweries in Tokyo is the Asahi Beer Tower. It is a golden office building designed to look like a glass of beer, complete with a foaming head on top. Next to it is the Asahi Beer Hall, a three-story restaurant topped with the Asahi Flame, the official name of which is… Continue Reading When is a building like a beer mug?