MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Pilots’ Stations Called “Cockpits”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Are Pilots’ Stations Called “Cockpits”?

I’ve always been fascinated by the audio that comes from a plane’s cockpit. But have you ever wondered…“Why is it called a ‘cockpit’ in the first place?” In aviation terms, the cockpit is the control center from which the pilot directs the functions & flight path of an aircraft. Commercial planes have them, as do…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Don’t Rear Car Windows Roll Down All The Way?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Don’t Rear Car Windows Roll Down All The Way?

You & I most likely don’t have the exact same automobile. In fact, pretty much everybody’s vehicle is different, with various options & features included (or not included). But one thing that pretty much anyone who has a 4-door passenger car has are rear windows that don’t roll all the way down. Why is that? Why…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Do Truckers Sleep?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Do Truckers Sleep?

If you’re anything like me, one of the big questions you have about a truck driver anytime you see him or her driving their big rigs is: “where do you guys sleep?” Well, contrary to popular belief, being a trucker doesn’t always mean you’re destined to make long, cross-country trips with nights & nights away…