There are many commonly used phrases in the English language that originated with sailors—some of which are rather obvious. For instance, “run…
Origins
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Food is perhaps one of the most important things in our lives. While some look at it as just a means with…
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Everyday we interact with others – often with symbols or phrases whose origins are now long forgotten. This list explores some of…
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For decades, people have traveled from all around the world to kiss the Blarney stone and visit Grafton Street. And one of…
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Language is a fascinating thing. The words we use today are drawn from, and have evolved for, today’s usage from a wide…
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This is a list of words or popular sayings used by us all from time to time. Most of them have strange…
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Question: what do the Nobel Prize, ASPCA, Planned Parenthood and Batman all have in common? The answer is their shockingly dark origin…
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Entertainment
10 Creatures from Harry Potter That Have Their Origins in Myth
by Johan Tobiasby Johan TobiasThe world of Harry Potter has captured the imagination of fans for a variety of reasons, not least the incredibly diverse number…
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If words and grammar represent the main ingredients of a language, then idioms are surely the secret recipe of herbs and spices…
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How many of us know how the apple got its name, or the onion? We take these words for granted because they…