This & That by David Cuin

We’ve all encountered a stressed-out dog that pushes us to annoyance with their constant barking. In this edition of This & That, David Cuin shares some research and information on what could be causing the barking.

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Have you ever wondered about the history of corrugated cardboard? Everyone knows what it is and everyone has it somewhere, but who invented it, when, and for what need? Learn more about this household staple in David Cuin’s latest This & That.

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How much do you know about M&M’s? In the September edition of This & That, David Cuin shares the history of this sweet treat.

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In the October edition of This & That, David Cuin shares his thoughts about Queen Elizabeth and things that we can expect to be happening in Britain - from updated money to show King Charles to food companies having to get new Warrants that enable them to continue to serve the royal households.

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“I’m sure you know what a tattoo is and might even have one, but do you know the origin of the word? Compared with the history of the tattoo, the word for it is of comparatively recent origin.”

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“Lately, I’ve been reading a riveting page-turner called “The Etymologicon.” It’s a book about etymology, which is the study of word origins (and nothing to do with insects). Now, I heard a few of you say, “Is he crazy?” and I confess I should probably plead the Fifth on that, however, now and again, you come across pure nuggets of priceless trivia in such books, and this book is a treasure trove.”

In the April edition of This & That, David Cuin dives into the history of words. You can check out the article on our website at coloradoserenity.com/this-that/playing-with-words/ .

“Well, there you have it, in red ink: English food stinks. A definitive statement with admirable literary brevity, consigning a nation’s culinary tradition, developed over centuries, to the dumpster.”

In the May edition of This & That, David Cuin addresses English foods and the bad wrap they get.

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Have you ever wondered who created the idea for lined roads to keep us in our lanes? Meet June McCarroll and learn more about how lanes on roads were developed.

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“You can even be served afternoon tea in the cottage garden, though I can’t vouch for its authenticity.”

Learn about the history of Henry Ford’s Rose Cottage in Michigan! coloradoserenity.com/this-that/the-cotswolds-in-michigan/

“Unfortunately, lots of things in the fields around Winchcombe look dark and shiny, particularly sheep poop… ”

In Winchcombe, England, a chunk of meteorite landed in a field and put this tiny town on the map. Read more of their fascinating story in the November edition of This & That by David Cuin.

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