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Literature

Iconic Stories and Literary Legends

Word Origins

Origin of Everyday Things

A Very Cool List

Language & Meaning

Words the World Knows

Beyond the Reach of English

Victor Hugo:

Naked Novelist and Ghost Whisperer

Origin of Phrases

Origin of the Word "Curfew"

is French!

Author Anecdotes

Naked Genius

The Wild Writing Habits of Victor Hugo

Author Anecdotes

Literary Thunder

The Bold and Bizarre World of James Joyce

Origin of Phrases

"Fools Rush In"

The Wise Origins Behind A Reckless Phrase

Author Anecdotes

The Man Behind the Pen

Fascinating Facts About George Orwell

Books

Priceless Pages

The $43 Million Book that Made History

Origin of Phrases

"Butter Me Up"

The Surprising Origin of This Kind of Flattery

Origin of Phrases

"Riding Shotgun' - Backseat No More!

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

Origin of Phrases

"Seeing Double"

The Tale of the Dead Ringer

Origin of Phrases

"Gone to the Dogs"

The Story Behind Barking Mad

Origin of Phrases

"Barking Up the Wrong Tree"

The Tail-Wagging Tale Behind the Expression

Origin of Phrases

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

Privilege and Phrases

Origin of Phrases

"Pushing the Envelope"

Breaking Boundaries

Origin of Phrases

Shakespeare's Legacy

Everyday Phrases from the Bard You've Probably Been Quoting!

Origin of Phrases

"Saved by the Bell"

From Boxing Rings to School Bells

Origin of Phrases

"Break a Leg"

The Strange Story Behind Theater's Luckiest Bad Wish

Origin of Phrases

"Bury the Hatchet"

Old Feuds and Peace Deals

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