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Why is DC called Chocolate City? |

6 February 2022 Chocolate City is a nickname that has been in use since the 1920’s. The name was given because DC had so many chocolate factories at one point and it became ... read more

Why is it called campfire? |

6 February 2022 Campfires have been a part of human culture for centuries, and the first mention in literature dates back to 1836. But what does it mean when we say ‘campfire’? And ... read more

Why is it called a piggyback ride? |

6 February 2022 It’s called a piggyback ride because it is when one person rides on the back of another, or if you want to call it that way – the carrier. You ... read more

Why is it called a case knife? |

6 February 2022 The term “case knife” is used to describe a folding pocketknife with a handle that forms the shape of an open case. The blade may be opened and closed by ... read more

Why is Illinois called the Prairie State? |

6 February 2022 Illinois is called the “Prairie State” because of its vast, flat lands that are rich in grasses and wild flowers. It also has a history of being an agricultural center ... read more

6 February 2022 The first time Pismo Beach was mentioned in print, it was called “Pismas”. It appears the name has been passed on from one generation of Europeans to another. The original ... read more

Why is Stanley Idaho so cold? |

6 February 2022 Stanley is an island in the Canadian Arctic, and it’s really cold. The average temperature there is -48 degrees Fahrenheit (-44 Celsius). To put this into perspective-the lowest recorded low ... read more