Interesting perusal of the day!!

I am not sure why but just now I was thinking about "tights" and why on earth in America they call them "pantyhose"!!?? I looked on the trusty Wikipedia and found the following information:

The term 'pantyhose' originated in the United States, referring to the combination of 'panties' (an American term for women's underpants) with sheer nylon hosiery, meaning they are usually worn without other undergarments. In the United Kingdom, they are called tights, a term that refers to all such garments regardless of whether they are sheer lingerie or sturdy outerwear. In the U.S., the term tights is used for non-sheer garments typically made of a stretchy material like spandex, and worn during exercise or athletic activity, or as utility clothing.

Well... You learn something new every day!!