Why do they call them apartments when the are all stuck together?

You have me laughing out loud. It's like the question "Why is the Word infinitesimal so big?" LOL. Kinda like "Why is it called a driveway when all you do is park?" ---- These I love,

Why does things that are taken by ship called "cargo" and things that are taken by cars called "shipments"?

Why is it when you leave the door open on your car it's "ajar" but if you leave a jar lid open it's not "adoor"?

Why do the signs of "Slow Children at Play" always show a picture of a child "running"?

Why is the Word abbreviated so long?

If con is the opposite of pro, what is the opposite of progress? (congress?)