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Why Sailors Wore Bell-Bottom Pants

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March 5, 2025

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Why Sailors Wore Bell-Bottom Pants

It wasn't just for style — there's a practical (and pretty clever) reason behind the iconic look.

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What modern letter replaced the Middle English letter known as "thorn"?

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Frozen Food Has Gotten a Makeover

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The Reason Some Chef's Knives Have Dimples

The dimples are technically called a Granton edge or "kullenschliff," which means to "cut or grind" in German.  →

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