Gabrielle in Beloit, Michigan, asks why the closure on trousers is called a fly when the word more commonly names an insect or the act of moving through the air. In clothing, fly first meant the overlapping cloth flap that covers the opening, not...
It’s all about terms of endearment: If your loved one is far away for a long time, you’re probably tired of just saying “I miss you” over and over. For variety’s sake, there are some creative alternatives to that phrase. Also, what do you call the...
In French, there are colloquialisms translating to “the mayonnaise is setting” and “to make the mayonnaise rise.” This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “The Mayonnaise is Setting” While we were talking to Salem about the word mayonnaise...