Old wives’ tales, folk knowledge, common sayings, and even cliches and idioms are often taken as givens since they form an often unnoticed part of our vocabulary and culture. There’s so many examples ...

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but toothpaste-tube technology has improved in a way that answers so many prayers, for so many people. And I hate it. Think of your toothpaste tube. What does it look ...