Further Details
Automatic Watches
Mechanical or Quartz Watch? This Feature Is a Dead Giveaway
It's all in the seconds hand.
How-To's & Explainers
This Is the Real Reason T-Shirts Have Pockets
The evolution of the modern fashion staple is a windier tale than you think. It's also a reminder of how much times have changed.
Accessories
Why Do Aviator Sunglasses Have Green Lenses? The Reason Has Nothing to Do with Looks
Blue skies call for green lenses.
Beer
How the “Nonic” Pint Glass Earned Its Name
The origin of the Nonic name is obvious and still surprising. Also, the glass's familiar side bulge does more than you think.
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Motoring
The Most Annoying Aspect of Summer Driving, Explained
It's time you understood the mysteries of Helmholtz Resonance.
Style
Those Markings on the Sides of Your Sunglasses Serve a Secret Purpose. But They Might Be Hiding Something
Breaking down the dots, leaves, bars, arrows and beyond on the front of your frames.
Home
Some Cast-Iron Skillets Have a Hidden “Feature.” It’s Actually a Defect
Once you find this tricky little detail, you won't be able to unsee it.
Drinks
Every Wine Bottle Has This Feature But No One Knows the Real Reason Why
Bottoms up. Wait, what’s that indent?
Fitness
You Know That Extra Lace Hole on Your Running Shoes? You’re Probably Using It Wrong
No, extra hole isn’t for improved breathability or the result of faulty manufacturing. It's used to create this little-known knot.