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Why do cartoon characters have four fingers?
History, Psychology, Culture Caitlin Olson 12/11/25 History, Psychology, Culture Caitlin Olson 12/11/25

Why do cartoon characters have four fingers?

There’s a handful of reasons

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Why do cranes have flags on them?
Culture, Policy, Technology Caitlin Olson 11/6/25 Culture, Policy, Technology Caitlin Olson 11/6/25

Why do cranes have flags on them?

Lifting heavy objects (and national pride)

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Why do we say "achoo" when we sneeze?
Language, Anatomy, Culture Caitlin Olson 10/30/25 Language, Anatomy, Culture Caitlin Olson 10/30/25

Why do we say "achoo" when we sneeze?

Or “AHHHH-CHOOOOO!!!!” if you’re a dad

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Where does "hunky-dory" come from?
History, Language, Culture Caitlin Olson 5/29/25 History, Language, Culture Caitlin Olson 5/29/25

Where does "hunky-dory" come from?

It certainly doesn’t have a “hunky-dory” past

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Why do we eat cake on birthdays?
History, Food & Drink, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/5/24 History, Food & Drink, Culture Caitlin Olson 9/5/24

Why do we eat cake on birthdays?

Your birthday wish for birthday history has been granted.

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Why is tennis scoring so weird?
History, Culture, Language Caitlin Olson 5/16/24 History, Culture, Language Caitlin Olson 5/16/24

Why is tennis scoring so weird?

You’re gonna “love” this one!

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