Why This Exists is a curiosity-driven site that explains why things exist - especially the things people find confusing, annoying, or pointless.

We answer questions like:

• "Why does this exist?"
• "Who thought this was a good idea?"
• "Why do we still do this?"

Every day, we publish a new explanation about something in our world - a rule, a system, a habit, a product, or a convention. We explore the history, the reasoning, and the purpose behind it.

Our Approach

We believe that most things exist for a reason, even if that reason isn't obvious at first glance. Our goal is to explain, not to complain. We aim to be curious, neutral, and slightly amused - never sarcastic or outraged.

We cover topics across five main areas:

• Everyday Life - Common habits, routines, and objects
• Technology - Digital tools, systems, and annoyances
• Work & Systems - Workplace practices and organizational norms
• Money & Business - Financial practices and economic conventions
• Social Rules - Etiquette, customs, and unwritten rules

Why We Do This

Understanding why things exist helps us make sense of the world around us. It can turn frustration into appreciation, confusion into clarity, and annoyance into acceptance - or at least understanding.

Sometimes the explanation is practical. Sometimes it's historical. Sometimes it's just "well, that's how things evolved." But there's almost always a reason, and we find that interesting.

Thank you for reading. We hope you find something here that satisfies your curiosity.