Playing 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?
October’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
Come 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
The 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?
There 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)?
One 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.
The 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.
Using 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?
The 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?
