Tag Archives: origins

1. 

   Retro Words You’ll Probably Never Use Again
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   Vices We Don’t Have To Be Ashamed Of Anymore
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   The Good And The Bad: Words That Can’t Choose
4. 

   Singsong Phrases That Have Musical Backstories

   Popular catchphrases that originally came from songs. From rock-and-roll to rap, musicians have written lyrics that have stuck in our heads, leading them to become part of the vernacular.

5. 

   Burpees And Other Exercises Explained
6. 

   Extraordinary Ways To Maintain Your Virtue
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   Digging Up Old Slang For Body Parts
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   Digital Words With An Analog Past
9. 

   Know Your Ghosts or Get Spooked
10. 

    French Fries Aren’t French: Names That Went Wrong
11. 

    These Words Were Too Awkward To Stay In Regular Use
12. 

    Old Words, New Meanings