A Question You Never Had

The other day I opened a cupboard, looking for this:

I didn’t see it right away.

But I did see this:

And wondered:

I must admit — never in fifty-two years had I ever wondered that before.

(I’m still wondering, but I don’t let it dominate my thinking.)

Oh. Am I right? You never had that question before.

If you must know the answer, maybe you’ll find it here: Phaseolus vulgaris

Kidney or bean?