Why Do The British Say “Autumn” Instead of “Fall”?
Over time, poets became interested in describing parts of the year in romantic ways - this is when “fall” first appeared.
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5 Common Phrases With Historical Origins
"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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The Fascinating Origins of the Word “Boycott”
The word "boycott" doesn't really hold any similarities to other words.
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50 Fun Facts About William Shakespeare For Kids
In the popular Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, the world "love" appears 150 times.
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5 Phrases & Actions We Use That Come From Ancient Times
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
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?
A "factoid" is a piece of brief or trivial information or news that is false but presented as a fact.
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12 Weird Measurements You’ve Never Heard Of
Did you know that a "jiffy" is a real measurement of time? It is equal to 1/60th of a second.
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25 Insane Facts About Batman
Over the years, Batman has had an array of love interests including Julie Madison, Catwoman, Vicki Vale, and of course Batwoman.
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The Evolution of eBooks [Infographic]
In 2009, eBooks only accounted for 2% of the book sales market. By 2012, that number jumped to 23%
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30 Super Facts About Spider-Man
Did you know that former President Obama’s favorite superhero is actually Spider-Man?
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Vestiphobia – The Fear of Clothing
Soldiers and other people with a history of working in the military have been known to develop vestiphobia.
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