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Are Drug Companies Making Up Bizarre Product Names to Screw With Us?
"You’d think companies would want their products’ names to be memorable, catchy and descriptive: Windex, Duracell, KitchenAid. So why has Big Pharma been doing the exact opposite for the past few years?"
What’s the Risk of Buying a House With an Underground Heating Oil Tank?
You’re responsible for any leaks discovered—regardless of when they happened.
Is There Any Way to Tell Which Political Fundraising Texts Are Legit?
Text-message canvassers come in three flavors: mainstream groups, questionable but still legal PACs, and outright scams.
Why Do Grocers Cover Their Potatoes at Night?
Grocers do cover their potatoes at night, and their reasons for doing so open a window onto the history of agriculture and the weirdness of plants in general.
Are Bars That Serve Hard Liquor Still Required to Serve Hot Food?
Bars need to offer at least five different “meals,” but there’s no rule that says anyone has to eat them.
Can I Flush My Dog’s Feces Down the Toilet So It Gets Treated Properly?
There’s a sense among pet owners that our animals’ organic wastes ought to be easy to reintegrate into the larger environment.
Why Are Three Unfinished Freeway Off-Ramps Dangling Over the Void?
What’s up with those ramps to nowhere?
Are There Any Rules About What You Can Sell Under the Name “Whiskey”?
Blended whiskey is required to be just 20% actual (i.e., straight) whiskey—the rest is up to you!
What Does It Mean to Say a Dog Is as Smart as a 2-Year-Old Child?
Is it all just a cynical long con to get bacon? Sure, but they’re good at it.
Should I Panic About the Termite in the Fence Around My House?
Dampwood termites thrive on wet, rotting wood. Oregon has plenty.
Are Overhyped Weather Reports a Portland Thing?
You’ll never go broke betting against Snowpocalypse in Portland.
