Food
Is a tomato a vegetable?
NO: Botanically, fruit. Legally (in U.S. tariffs), vegetable. Thankfully we're not in 'Murica!
Is a hamburger called a hamburger because it once had ham in it?
NO: it’s named after Hamburg, Germany, where the style of minced beef originated.
Is helium flammable?
NO: helium is an inert noble gas. It doesn’t burn or react easily.
Why is Breaking Bad called Breaking Bad if no one breaks anything?
“Breaking bad” is slang for turning to a life of crime, which is exactly what Walter White does.
Why is The Beatles spelled wrong?
It’s a pun—“beat” (as in music) + “beetles.” They wanted a clever twist.
Is a hotdog a sandwich?
NO: Technically yes, because it’s meat between bread. But crucially only 1 piece of bread... so NO it's not a 'proper' sandwich (:
Is a French Fry called a French Fry because they are from France?
NO: American soldiers in WWI encountered fried potatoes in Belgium, where French was spoken, and assumed they were “French.”
Is steam invisible?
YES: The white “steam” you see is actually tiny water droplets. True steam (water vapor) is invisible.
Why is Spider-Man called Spider-Man if he’s not actually a spider?
He was bitten by a radioactive SPIDER and gained spider-like abilities—hence the name.
Why is Green Day called Green Day if they’re not green?
It’s slang for spending a day smoking marijuana. The band liked the rebellious vibe.
Is cereal a soup?
YES: By definition, soup is a liquid dish served warm or cold with solid ingredients. So yes, cereal in milk does qualify as a cold soup.
Is a Koala Bear actually a bear?
NO: Early European settlers thought koalas resembled bears, but they’re marsupials.
Is fire a solid, liquid, gas... or something else?
SOMETHING ELSE: Fire is a plasma - a state of matter where gases are ionized and emit light.
Why is Batman called Batman if he doesn’t have bat powers?
He chose the bat as a symbol of fear, not because he’s part bat. It’s all BRANDING.
Why is Pink Floyd called Pink Floyd?
Named after two blues musicians: PINK Anderson and FLOYD Council. Nothing to do with color or walls.
Is a baked cheesecake a cake?
NO: Cheesecake is technically a custard pie because it has a crust and a filling, not layers like a traditional cake.
NO: Although originally black, but bright orange was adopted for visibility after crashes. The name never changed.
Is water wet?
Water itself isn’t wet; wetness is a condition of being covered in water. So, water makes things wet but isn’t wet itself (:
Why is The Walking Dead called The Walking Dead if the zombies don’t walk fast?
The title refers to the survivors - they’re the “walking dead” because their lives are shattered.
Why is Queen called Queen if it’s a rock band?
Freddie Mercury wanted a short, powerful name that suggested royalty and grandeur.
Is pizza a pie?
YES: Pizza is considered a savory pie because it has a crust and toppings, similar to traditional pies.
Is a shooting star actually a star shooting across the horizon?
NO: It’s actually a meteor burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, but early observers thought stars were falling.
Is salt a rock?
YES: table salt is a mineral called halite, which is a type of rock.
Why is Doctor Who called Doctor Who if we never find out his real name?
The mystery of “Who?” is the point - the Doctor’s true IDENTITY is never revealed.
Why is AC/DC called AC/DC?
It stands for “alternating current/direct current,” symbolizing raw electric energy in their music.