BIG QUESTIONS

If you need a rice vinegar substitute, reach for the rice wine vinegar—not the rice wine.

The sight of a red fire truck will catch your eye, but it's not the reason emergency vehicles are painted scarlet.

The overplayed song has scorched the ears of many a guitar store employee. But can they legally ask you to stop playing it?

The high-speed patter of the auctioneer is called 'the chant,' and it's designed to separate bidders from their money.

If you've been using the terms pretty much interchangeably, you're technically wrong. But you're not alone.

Newer car models make it obvious when you're due for an oil change.

When discussing Marilyn's measurements, you have to take vintage clothing sizes into account.