You can learn a lot about history just by looking at the words we use.
Like algorithm, which is descended from the name of a 9th century Persian polymath called al-Khwarizmi.
So, from romantic to cynical, here are the strange stories behind 12 incredibly normal words… pic.twitter.com/rFB5Ho1umd
— The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor) May 12, 2024
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