Why

The jerry can has beena a feature of war-time transportation for almost a century. Originally developed by the German army … Read more

Have you ever wondered why the storage space in your car is called a ‘glove compartment’? Chances are you’ve heard … Read more

If you’re looking for answers to the question ‘why is it called a glove box?’, then you’ve come to the … Read more

Have you ever wondered why it is called a “funny bone” rather than something more appropriate like the “not-so-funny bone”? … Read more

Have you ever heard someone refer to a fifth wheel and wondered why it was called that? A fifth wheel … Read more

Have you ever heard a musician talk about their “fifth” or shopper reference the “fifth” item they picked up in … Read more

Have you ever looked at your reflection in the mirror and had to do a double take because of that … Read more

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “continental breakfast”? Is it an array of buttery … Read more

Cocktails are a staple of happy hour and a cornerstone of entertaining. They lend a special air to an evening, … Read more

Did you ever wonder why the control center of a plane is commonly referred to as a “cockpit”? Would you … Read more