BIG QUESTIONS

You can, but the USPS actually prefers that you don’t. Here’s why.

Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.

Those frilly paper caps on your turkey's legs have been called “turkey frills,” “turkey booties,” and even “turkey panties.” Here’s where they came from.

Dropping that ‘t’ sound is an example of what linguists call glottalization, or replacing a sound with a pause in the vocal cords.

The word predates social media.

Pumpkin pie was actually born in Europe—until American colonists claimed it as their own in the late 18th century.

There are a few reasons—including a little something to do with the horse and buggy. Find out more about the history of Election Day.

The "Ty" on the iconic heart-shaped Beanie Babies tag isn't an abbreviation. It's the name of the toy brand and its notorious founder.

To keep porta potties (relatively) clean, sanitation workers require special equipment and a strong stomach.

When it comes to superstitions about bad luck, indoor umbrellas are right up there with broken mirrors and black cats.

Getting a concept onto the big screen is a difficult process, and the pilot episode is what can make—or, more often, break—a series. By why is it called that?

The letter-sized standard actually has roots in the 1660s, when paper was made by hand—and Herbert Hoover had something to do with it, too.