Facts that Matter: Maps
C.G. HoffmanTeacher: “George, go to the front of the class and show us where North America is on the map.”George: “Here it.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Mugging It up for Coffee
C.G. HoffmanBrain juice, java, morning fuel, liquid energy, morning mud, cup of joe… Call it by any name you like, but sometimes.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Penning a Tale
By: C.G. HoffmanHow is it that when it comes time to clean out one’s drawers, hundreds of pens come to the surface, but when you need.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Refrigerators
By: C.G. Hoffman Who can imagine preparing for Yom Tov without a refrigerator or a freezer? Our.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Bridges
By: C.G. HoffmanWhat do you do when you want to get from Point A to Point B, but there is a river in between? You build a bridge, of.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Fruit Stands
By: C.G. HoffmanNothing tastes quite like summer as much as a juicy peach bought fresh from a roadside fruit.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Calculators
By C.G. HoffmanWhen I was growing up, our local grocery man would calculate your total on the back of a brown paper.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Traffic Lights
By: C.G. HoffmanRed light, green light, one two three… The three colors of traffic lights seem to be universal, but who decided which.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Brushing Up on Toothpaste
By: C.G. HoffmanWhen you brush your teeth.... read more
Facts That Figure: Salt
By: C.G. Hoffman“Like rubbing salt in a.... read more
Fact of the Matter: Shoelaces
By: C.G. HoffmanOops! You're rushing to.... read more
Facts That Figure: Soda Cans
By: C.G. HoffmanIt seems that nothing quite soothes a parched throat on a hot summer day as a cold can of soda. But.... read more
The Fact of the Matter: The Shopping Cart - 8 Fun Facts
By Meir SternhillThe read more