5 Common Phrases With Historical Origins
Sep 19, 2023
Jack De Graaf
"To paint the town red" comes from an interesting story of an English prankster in the 1800's literally painting the town red!
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5 Phrases & Actions We Use That Come From Ancient Times
Mar 17, 2021
Jack De Graaf
In medieval times, knights and nobles would often ride huge warhorses that were specifically bred for fighting and strength.
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The Surprising History of Schadenfreude
Sep 15, 2023
Jack De Graaf
Did you know the word Schadenfreude is defined as the “malicious enjoyment of the misfortunes of others”?
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Factoid Vs Factlet – What’s The Difference?
Mar 17, 2021
Jack De Graaf
A "factoid" is a piece of brief or trivial information or news that is false but presented as a fact.
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Meaning of the Word Apodyopsis
Jan 12, 2024
Jack De Graaf
Despite being a word not found in modern dictionaries, Apodyopsis is derived from Ancient Greek.
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