You probably know your ZIP code by heart but do you know what it stands for? It turns out that the five or so digits point to some pretty specific information about you and where you live in the US.

Also called a "ZIP archive," "zipped file" or "zipped archive ... See PK software and WinZip. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

When Zip disks came out in 1995 with 100MB cartridges ... See Bernoulli box. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.