Cheddar

WEIRD

Why Is The National Anthem Played At Sporting Events?

Weird History | November 27, 2025

The opening words to the national anthem are familiar to anyone who watches or attends a sporting event in the United States. But why is the national anthem played at games to begin with? Depending on one’s point of view, you can blame – or thank – World War I […]

WEIRD

Why Don’t Americans Use the Metric System?

Weird History | September 5, 2025

If you grew up in the United States, you probably learned the United States Customary System (USCS) for weights and measures. USCS terms like inches, feet, pounds, and miles are derived from the British Imperial System, steeped in a long history of application and use. Any introduction to the metric […]