BIG QUESTIONS

Here‘s why chimera cats look like two different furballs stitched together.

They’re so-called minimalist modern farmhouses, painted white, with black roofs, window frames, and railings, seemingly adrift from architectural context. Where did the big black-and-white look come from, and why is it so popular?

Before tiles and vinyl reigned supreme, some folks put carpet next to the tub. But why?

What do the terms “busser” and “busing a table” have to do with public transportation? Nothing, it turns out.

There is a good reason why baby carrots tend to be slimier than their full-sized counterparts—and it has to do with the white stuff you sometimes see on the outside of them.

It turns out there’s another, much less flashy shade that has a higher chance of getting flagged.

The origin of the multipurpose saw's catchy name, explained.

Answering the same question over and over and over again can get grating. But there are important developmental reasons behind why young children are so into asking “why.”

Cats sometimes act like a bowl of water is something to approach with extreme caution. There’s a reason for it, though.

Parking lots offer a lot of the benefits of gulls’ natural habitats, plus a few key perks.

The textured ceiling pattern was all the rage in the 1950s. Then things got bumpy.

The prying tool's distinctive name may come from its resemblance to a certain bird's beak. (Or not.)