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Who was the first to “paint the town red”? | IDIOM ORIGINS
n this episode, Rob and Jess debunk some myths about the origins of common sayings and present the even more fascinating true stories behind the idioms we use day-to-day. 🔴 Who was the first to “paint the town red”? 🌩️ … Continue reading
Silhouette – The Man Erased from History
Étienne de Silhouette is a man so thoroughly erased from history that only his name remains. His enemies twisted his name into a joke to mock him, and used it so often it became a synonym for “ridiculous”. It also … Continue reading
Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
There are actually good reasons why people tend to mispronounce the same words… and why they ofTen end up being the new standard! Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of … Continue reading
What did a “sin-eater” do? | JOB ETYMOLOGY
Let’s explore our words for jobs, professions and trades. 🪵What did carpenters originally make? 🐐Which animal did butchers originally butcher? 💩Where did a “gong farmer” actually farm? 🛒What is so gross about a grocer? These questions answered and many more … Continue reading
