Have you ever wondered how things get their names? Why is a butterfly called a butterfly? Or what about a flea market? We decided to send WFMZ's
Joscelyn Moes on a mission to find out
"Why Do they Call it That?"
Have you ever wondered how something got its name? Send you suggestions to
news@wfmz.com and we may just assign Joscelyn to find out.

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They're a sure sign of spring...butterflies. But how did these beautiful bugs get such a strange name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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Who doesn't just love a great sandwich? In this area, many people like to eat hoagies. But how did this delicious delight get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
Call it a slice of Americana. Shoofly pie. But how did this tasty treat get it's name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?" 
It's too big to be called a car. And too small to be considered a minivan. It's just...a station wagon. But where did this vehicle, often ridiculed yet packed full of family memories, get it's name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in her series "Why Do They Call It That?"