The Reason Retail Stores Have Such High Ceilings
There's a surprising reason stores like consumers to have plenty of space above their heads. According to science, it's giving them room to think.
There's a surprising reason stores like consumers to have plenty of space above their heads. According to science, it's giving them room to think.
The illusion of a pocket has a lot to do with gender biases, fitting rooms, and the habits of the fashion industry.
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Can you take Tylenol after your COVID-19 vaccine? What should you do with your vaccination card? Answers to those and more burning questions.
The origins of phrases aren’t always very clear, but this one is—and it all started with carnival barkers.
Step into a Target or Walgreens and you might be labeled a 'guest.' The practice probably started for a very Goofy reason.
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Many restaurants keep a basket full of carbs on the table. Why are so many eateries eager to serve up filling—and free—food?
The shingled, domed-shaped salt storage structures you see on the side of the highway are an example of clever design.
Though not everyone recognizes the technical difference between coats and jackets, Lands’ End definitely does.
Stainless steel rear doors are a pretty common sight on truck-heavy highways, but the surfaces are not all smooth.
Brides or grooms with second thoughts are said to have chilly extremities. The origin of the phrase has a little something to do with poker.
Most prescription glasses come with a series of numbers stamped inside of the frame. Here's how to read them.
There are three kinds of people in the world: those who know what an NFT is, those who don't, and those who don't care.
In 1920, an Eastern Michigan University football referee named Lloyd Olds got tired of being mistaken for an open teammate.
The FDA Food Code recommends food service employees wear “hair restraints,” but it might be more for appearance’s sake than safety.
Metal expands, which you can’t exactly prevent—but certain baking sheets weather the storm better than others.
Despite rigorous quality control, eggs can sometimes arrive in stores with strange bumps or discolorations. Here's how to tell when it's cause for concern.
The National Park Service can revoke designation if a landmark “ceases to meet criteria.” Here’s what that means.
It's technically possible to pump gas with your car engine on, but doing so creates hazardous conditions for yourself and those around you.
If you’ve been spelling ‘restaurateur’ with an ‘n’ for your entire life, don't feel bad. But here’s why you’re wrong.
Matted brown or black fur under a dog's eyes is common, especially with certain breeds. Here's how it happens.
John Landis Mason revolutionized food preservation in 1858. Too bad he didn't see jack in terms of money for it.
This bathroom-based practical magic is all thanks to your toilet’s siphon tube and the wonders of gravity.