Question

Why do we drive on a parkway but park on a driveway?

Answer

I have often wondered the exact same thing myself. The odd thing is no one seems to know the answer.

Topic: Hospitality Recreation
Tags: Types of roads   Parkway   Driveway   Thing   Hospitality Recreation   Human Interest  
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