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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.
They're what men wear for that formal affair tuxedos. Some of us call them a penguin suit. So how did this snazzy suit get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest installment of her series.. "Why Do They Call It That?"
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If you're heading to the Great Allentown Fair this weekend one ride is sure to take you to new heights the Ferris Wheel. But Why Do They Call It That? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes has the answer.
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It's a sweet treat to beat the heat. But what's the scoop on the name sundae? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series.. "Why Do They Call It That?"
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The beat is back in Bethlehem. Musikfest 2009 is officially underway. Lets get right to it! It's the platz to be to use the Musikfest lingo. WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes has more.
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Restaurants, antique shops, and art galleries line the streets of New Hope, Bucks County. It's undergone numerous transformations, but these days, the riverside village is a tourist destination. So how did it get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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In the game of golf, you've either got the shot, or not. In which case, you might score a birdie, or a bogey. But how did these two terms get their names? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the U.S. Women's Open edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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In the game of golf, if the first swing's not your thing, you might take a mulligan. But how did this redo shot get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the U.S. Women's Open edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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They easily go with your cup o' joe...doughnuts. But how did this sweet-tooth snack get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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Today's not just any other Friday. It's Friday the 13th, a day synonymous with superstitions. But what's so super about these bizarre beliefs? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series, "Why Do They Call It That?"
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Sometimes the laws of physics don't seem to apply to felines. We say they must have "nine lives." But where did this term come from? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series, "Why Do They Call It That?"
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Looking for the ultimate winter warmth? Look no further than "long johns." But how did this close-for-comfort clothing get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call it that?"
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As you continue to work *at* your New Year's resolution to work out, be careful you don't get a "charley horse." But how did that popular term *ride* onto the scene in the first place? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call it That?"
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Pretty soon, it'll be out with the old and in with the new. Many of us will ring in the New Year with ball drops, horns and confetti, and "Auld Lang Syne." But how did this traditional tune get its name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series, "Why Do They Call It That?"
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This creamy concoction is sure to accompany many a holiday meal. But why do they call it eggnog? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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It's not a holiday, but there are plenty of people who think it should be. But why do they call this day "Black Friday?" WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes is live at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township with the answer.
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For many, it's a Thanksgiving Day tradition. No, we're not talking turkey, we are talking cranberries. But how did these tart-tasting treats get their name? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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Their popularity grows this time of year. But how was the name pumpkin picked? WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
They're a "filling" addition to any meal. But what's "stuffed" behind the name "pierogies?" WFMZ's Joscelyn Moes finds out in the latest edition of her series "Why Do They Call It That?"
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