A little piglet named Billy Ray might have had something to do with it.

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Learn the science behind the holes in Swiss cheese.
It turns out there’s another, much less flashy shade that has a higher chance of getting flagged.
Pay attention next time you see this hand gesture on the road—it could save you from an accident (or a speeding ticket).
The textured ceiling pattern was all the rage in the 1950s. Then things got bumpy.
We‘re diving into the viral stretchy yogurt trend that‘s taking over TikTok and revealing how you can make it with just three ingredients.
This classic fall-time activity poses more risks than you may think, but there are things you can do to mitigate them.
The moniker for your favorite type of rancid watering hole, explained.
The slang term for our mental health professionals has a rather grim history.
Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?
If you’re not originally from Tennessee, tunnel honking can be a mystery. Here's why drivers do it.
Can honking at too much traffic actually deplete your car’s horn? The answer might surprise you.
When a politician, sports team, or anyone else faces a defining challenge, it's referred to as a “litmus test.” What's litmus, and why is it being tested?
Brushing up on some boring window terminology could mean the difference between life and death. (Seriously.)
Brown hues aren‘t always signs of spoilage.
Though the gray band is safe to eat, it’s not particularly appetizing.
The stringy white glob hanging off an egg yolk is a chalaza. Here’s what it does and when you should remove it.
Gas stations know what they’re doing when they play Bach at the pump.
If you ask for a “jye-roh” in Greece, prepare to get some funny looks.