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Literature

Iconic Stories and Literary Legends

Painting of Thomas Hardy

Origin of Phrases

The Scene That Created the Word Cliffhanger

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Origin of Phrases

Dark Horse: The Surprising Origin of the Phrase

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Origin of Phrases

Why We Say "Here's My Two Cents

Photo of copies of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny displayed on a nightstand

Author Anecdotes

The Secret Life of The 'Goodnight Moon' Author

Word Origins

Origin of Everyday Things

A Very Cool List

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Language & Meaning

Words the World Knows

Beyond the Reach of English

Origin of Phrases

Origin of the Word "Curfew"

is French!

Black and white photograph of Victor Hugo

Author Anecdotes

Naked Genius

The Wild Writing Habits of Victor Hugo

Portrait of James Joyce wearing glasses

Author Anecdotes

Literary Thunder

The Bold and Bizarre World of James Joyce

Painting of Alexander Pope

Origin of Phrases

"Fools Rush In"

The Wise Origins Behind A Reckless Phrase

Photo of George Orwell, British writer and political thinker

Author Anecdotes

The Man Behind the Pen

Fascinating Facts About George Orwell

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Books

Priceless Pages

The $43 Million Book that Made History

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Origin of Phrases

"Butter Me Up"

The Surprising Origin of This Kind of Flattery

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Origin of Phrases

"Riding Shotgun' - Backseat No More!

The phrase "riding shotgun" refers to sitting in the front passenger seat of a vehicle...

Painting of horses before a race

Origin of Phrases

"Seeing Double"

The Tale of the Dead Ringer

Origin of Phrases

"Gone to the Dogs"

The Story Behind Barking Mad

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Origin of Phrases

"Barking Up the Wrong Tree"

The Tail-Wagging Tale Behind the Expression

Photograph of antique silver spoon

Origin of Phrases

"Born With A Silver Spoon in One's Mouth"

Privilege and Phrases

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Origin of Phrases

"Pushing the Envelope"

Breaking Boundaries

Origin of Phrases

"Saved by the Bell"

From Boxing Rings to School Bells

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