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Why are barber poles striped red, white, and sometimes blue?
Ever wonder why barber poles sport those iconic red, white, and sometimes blue stripes? The answer is more fascinating (and a bit gory!) than you might think, harking back to a time when barbers did much more than just cut hair.
Why is a baker's dozen thirteen, not twelve?
That extra roll isn't just generosity; uncover the surprising, and surprisingly strict, historical reason why a baker's dozen is thirteen, not twelve.
Why is there a tiny arrow on most car fuel gauges?
That tiny, often-overlooked arrow on your car's fuel gauge isn't just decoration; it's a surprisingly simple secret that could save you from gas station guesswork.
Why are bags of chips mostly filled with air?
Think chip companies are just skimping on snacks? Discover the surprising science behind why your bag is mostly 'air' – and why you should actually be glad it is.
Why did some old weather predictors actually contain live leeches?
Forget your weather app; some old forecasts relied on something far stranger—live leeches! Discover the bizarre reason these writhing creatures were once trusted to predict storms.
Why was whistling on Sundays once illegal in parts of Canada?
Forget noisy neighbours; imagine a time when a simple Sunday whistle could land you in actual legal trouble in parts of Canada! Discover the surprising, and sometimes strict, reasons behind this peculiar piece of historical law.