Why is a tennis ball fuzzy?

Photo credit: Rod Cross and Crawford Lindsey- Tennis Warehouse University

So you want to know "Why is a tennis ball fuzzy?" The simple answer is that it just makes play better. According to the International Tennis Federation, the practice of wrapping the rubber balls with flannel to improve play began in the mid to late 1800s. It slows the ball down a bit, reduces bounce, and provides added grip to the surface. Imagine playing tennis with a handball, and that's basically what playing tennis sans fuzz would be like. A drawback is that it also makes each serve a little different due to its non-uniformity. If you would like to see a very, very, detailed explanation as to what exactly the fuzz does to the aerodynamics, check out this remarkably well researched write-up by the Tennis Warehouse University.

When is Daughters Day?

To answer the question "when is daughters day?" we may first need to start with the question "what is daughters day?" The answer to both is certainly unclear.

If you're like me, you first heard of daughters day when one of your friends posted something about their little angel on Facebook for the occasion. Then, others followed the model with their own posts. Still others, wracked with guilt, wished their daughters a belated daughters day. But when was it?

How do you spot a fake Pokemon card?

Chances are if you've Googled "How do you spot a fake Pokemon card," you already know that you have a fake. The card in question has stood out to you, and although you're hoping it's because it is insanely rare and valuable, your gut is telling you that something is wrong. I hope I can help.

My sons just recently starting collecting Pokemon cards, and one of them bought a pack from a vendor at the county fair. He immediately spotted them as fake. So how did he know? Here is what I have learned are the easiest ways:

What is Fear the Walking Dead?

Short answer: A Walking Dead Spinoff series

So you've Googled "What is Fear the Walking Dead?" I did too, and if you're like me I bet the question you're really asking is more like, "Do I have to watch this to keep up with The Walking Dead series that I'm already invested in?" The answer is no, you don't. It's a separate series with no overlapping characters.

You're asking this because AMC has done a pretty good job of shrouding the whole thing in mystery with its advertising. Is it a documentary? A new show? A movie? A special? What is Fear the Walking Dead? Here's the official trailer:

So it seems that it's a .....PREQUEL! Brilliant! Never been done before. It premiers tonight, and think I'll set my DVR and wait until I have about three seasons stored up before I start watching it, now that I know it won't interfere with my regular Walking Dead viewing habits.

For more information visit the official website here.